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November 2026
COMMUNITY UPDATE
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November 4 @ 6pm - Inaugural Meeting of Council at Costin Hall
November 18 @ 6pm - Regular Council Meeting
| Visit lantzville.ca and click on the meeting date on the calendar to access Council agendas, minutes, link to livestream, Zoom registration and video recordings. The start time of open meetings may vary if a closed portion is required at the beginning of the meeting. | | |
Monday to Friday (except holidays)
By phone or email: 8:00am-4:00pm
In-person payment & document drop off: 8:30am-4:00pm
P: 250.390.4006
E: district@lantzville.ca
After-hours Public Works emergency call: 1.888.826.8271
All other emergencies call: 911
The Municipal Hall will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.
| | Curbside Collection Calendar | | |
The Regional District of Nanaimo manages the contract for garbage, recycling and food waste collection in the region.
For upgrades or questions regarding your Curbside Collection contact the Regional District of Nanaimo. P: 250.390.6501 or E: curbside@rdn.bc.ca
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Election Results &
The Inaugural Meeting of Council
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The District of Lantzville released its Official Election Results for the 2026 General Local Election on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
A total of 1727 ballots were cast in the election with eight candidates seeking four Councillor positions. Mayor Mark Swain was acclaimed following the close of nominations in September.
Scott Mack, John Westby, Jonathan Lerner and Lee Forsyth have been elected to serve as Councillors for the 2026-2030 term.
The District extends its appreciation to all candidates who put their name forward for public office and to the residents who participated in the election. The District also thanks the election officials and staff whose efforts supported the administration of voting and the counting of ballots.
The community is invited to witness the inaugural meeting of Council on Wednesday, November 4, starting at 6pm at Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road. The meeting will not be livestreamed. The inaugural meeting will mark the end of term for our 2022-2026 Council and the beginning of the four-year term for the 2026-2030 Council including their Oath of Office. There will be a reception to follow. If planning to attend, please RSVP to district@lantzville.ca.
| | 2027 Business License Renewal | |
Prior to Dec.31, 2026, business operators must apply for license renewal, including submission of the renewal application form and the applicable renewal fee. There is no annual renewal fee for active Lantzville-based business licenses, provided that the renewal application is received by Dec.31, 2026.
Please Note: The District office will be closed for the holidays starting Dec.23, 2026. Renewal forms can be deposited in our front door mail slot or emailed to planning@lantzville.ca up to the end of the year without penalty.
Any applications received between January 1 and January 31 are considered late renewals and are subject to applicable late fees. After January 31, business licenses are considered expired, and any submission will be treated as a new application, with applicable fees applied.
More information and the renewal form can be found here. For questions or to submit your completed application, please contact planning@lantzville.ca or call 250.933.8091
| Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11 | |
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 257, hosts the annual Remembrance Day ceremony, followed by refreshments:
- Lantzville Road, in front of the Legion and Huddlestone Park, will be closed at 10:15am.
- The service begins with a parade starting from the Legion at 10:30am.
- After the parade arrives at the Huddlestone Park Cenotaph, the ceremony will start at 10:50am including 2 minutes of silence at 11:00am.
- After the ceremony, there will be hot dogs & drinks at Costin Hall for the children, as well as soup & beverage for adults at the Legion.
- The Legion will have entertainment throughout the day and a 4:30pm roast beef dinner. All meals are by donation.
Don't forget to wear your poppy! We will have poppies available by donation at the Municipal Hall. They can also be found at the Post Office and other local businesses. For more information about the Poppy Fund, visit here.
| Utility Bills Due Thursday, November 5 | |
Have you paid your quarter three utility bill? All third quarter utility bills were sent by mail or email (for those registered) in October. Please reach out to the Finance department if you have not received your bill.
Utilities can be paid through your online banking as a bill payment or by cash, cheque, or debit at the Municipal Hall.
Please note, utility bills paid after November 5, 2026, will be assessed a 10% penalty. Unpaid utilities are transferred to your property tax account on January 1, 2026, where additional interest will accrue.
For more information, contact finance@lantzville.ca or call 250.933.8086.
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District of Lantzville
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Remembrance Day Ceremony, Wednesday Nov. 11, starts with the parade from the Legion at 10:30am leading to the ceremony at Huddlestone Park Cenotaph. After the ceremony, the Legion is open to the community.
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Free Clothing Swap hosted by the Seaside Community Society, drop off at Costin Hall is Saturday, November 14, from 4-6pm and shopping is open on Saturday, November 15, from 10am-12pm.
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Seaside Community Society Christmas Market, Saturday, Nov. 28, 10am-3pm at Costin Hall. Free Admission.
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City of Nanaimo
- There are two "Glow in the Dark Skates" this month. One is on Tuesday, November 3, 6:30-8pm, at Frank Crane Arena and the other is Sunday, November 15, 4-6pm at Nanaimo Ice Center.
- There is an Everyone Welcome Swim on Wednesday, November 11, from 1-5pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.
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Looking to book a City facility for your upcoming event? Check out the City of Nanaimo's newly-designed webpage where you can do most of the booking from home.
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Did you know the City of Nanaimo offers free and almost free education programs especially designed for participants 60+. Explore workshops on stress management, will & estate planning, AI safety, smartphones and more! Registration is required. More information can be found here.
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Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN)
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Registration for winter programs in the Oceanside Area starts Tuesday, November 24. The Active Living Guide will be viewable online November 20. Subscribe to receive an Active Living Guide to your inbox here.
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Celebrate the festive season with a Winter Wonderland on Ice private booking at Oceanside Place Arena. Bookings available from December 11 to January 3. Call 250.248.3252 or email arenabooking@rdn.bc.ca to reserve.
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Do you have a child in Grade 5 or 6? Sign them up for a free Grade 5/6 Active pass that provides free admission to public swim and skate sessions.
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Head to Oceanside Place Arena in Parksville or Ravensong Aquatic Center in Qualicum for a drop-in swim or skate. View the schedule here.
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WATERING RESTRICTIONS were downgraded to Stage 2 on October 15, 2026. During Stage 2, EVEN # houses may water on even days and ODD # houses may water on odd days. See the watering restrictions chart here. Watering restriction charts are also available for pickup at the office.
FIRES including campfires, open burning and incinerator fires are permitted until April 15 subject to conditions. You may ONLY burn organic materials and be mindful of the daily venting index - it must be GOOD on the day you burn, and rated GOOD or FAIR the following day. Click here for the venting index!
| | Jason Gosling Reaches 20 Year Milestone | | |
Jason Gosling is the District of Lantzville's longest serving employee, and he will be marking 20 years of service on November 14, 2026.
Jason currently works as a Parks Technician III in the Public Works department. Previous roles include Labourer and Chief Water Operator.
Jason was asked to tell us about his favourite part of his job, and it is how much he enjoys chatting with residents and assisting wherever he can. In particular, Jason enjoys being on call as the after-hours and late-night situations are often unique and give him a special opportunity to assist our residents. Jason also appreciates the colleagues he has worked with during his 20 years of service with the District.
Steve Page has worked with Jason in Public Works for nearly ten years. He noted, "while most of us working here have a little knowledge of a lot of things, Jason has a wealth of knowledge about all things operational in Lantzville. He is a pleasure to work with, has a great sense of humour, and is always our 'go-to' source when we are stumped."
Eric Thurlin, has also spent several years working with Jason and points out that "Jason's dedication to the District for 20 years is impressive. He cares a great deal about the community, is always willing to help on any occasion and is a great team member".
The Fire Chief, Neil Rukus, describes Jason as "a very dedicated employee who always goes the extra mile to help residents out and make the District of Lantzville a better place. Jason can often be found interacting with community members with a welcoming smile and a wave anytime you pass him on the street." On behalf of the management team, Neil extends his congratulations on 20 years!
Thank you, Jason!
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Did you know, there are several ways to keep up with news from the District of Lantzville?
- Monthly newsletter (this!)
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District of Lantzville Facebook Page. You can follow us here.
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Visit our website. The homepage is the best place to see what's new & find our current public notices.
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View agendas, minutes and videos of recent Council Meetings through our monthly calendar here.
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16th Annual Lantzville Food Drive
Sunday, Nov. 29th
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The Rotary Club of Lantzville and other volunteers will be picking up donations on behalf of the Lantzville Fire Department & the Lantzville Firefighters Association.
Sunday, November 29, pickup is between 9:00 am-11:00 am.
Please leave your donations at the end of your driveway or by your front door before 9am in a location visible from the street. Please note, volunteers will not go inside garages.
We are especially looking for canned & dry baby food, as well as female hygiene products.
If you have questions or need a special pickup, please contact Mark Taylor at 250.668.8050 or email rotarylantzville@gmail.com.
If you, or someone you know is having a tough time and would benefit from a hamper, please reach out to Cherie Alyward at lantzvillefooddrive@gmail.com.
| | Don't Fall Back on November 1 | | |
For the first time, most of British Columbia, including Lantzville, won't turn the clocks back when much of North America returns to standard time on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
As a result, since B.C. will remain on permanent daylight time, the time difference with several other provinces and U.S. states will change. For example, Toronto is currently three hours ahead of us, and on November 1, 2026, that will change to only two hours. Similarly, California is currently in the same time zone, and on November 1, 2026, they will be one hour behind.
Some calendar apps, meeting schedules and digital systems may still be coded for the old clock change, potentially causing confusion with appointments, flights, and virtual meetings. Residents are encouraged to double-check their schedules and ensure their devices and applications are updated if they are using digital calendars.
While we can expect sunsets that feel later in the winter evenings, by December we will also experience 9am sunrises. Children and pets are poised to benefit the most as the new static clock will prevent disruptions to meal times and routines.
| | Do you want to speak to the Mayor? | | Call 250.390.4006 to book an appointment or email mayor.swain@lantzville.ca | | | | |
