August 2022
Community Update
News and Information from the District of Lantzville  
Municipal Hall Hours
Monday to Friday
By phone or email: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
In-person payment and document drop off: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Call or email for appointments or other services
Closed Monday, August 1st for BC Day

After-hours Public Works emergency call 1.888.826.8271
All other emergencies dial 911
Upcoming Meetings
Summer Schedule: Council does not have any regular meetings scheduled for the month of August. The next regular Council meeting is Wednesday, September 7th at 6:00 pm.
Property Taxes Were Due July 4th
Have you claimed your Home Owner Grant?
Property tax payments and your completed Home Owner Grant (must be claimed annually through the Province of BC, if eligible) were due no later than Tuesday, July 4, 2022 to avoid penalty. Property tax payments can be made through online banking, mail, put in the drop box at Municipal Hall (to the right of the front door), or paid in person at Municipal Hall Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, excluding holidays. Please do not put cash in the mail or drop box. A 2% penalty was applied on outstanding amounts on July 5th and a further 8% penalty will be applied on any outstanding balance at the end of day on September 30th. The municipality has no authority to waive or modify these penalty amounts, which are required by law. Postmarks are not accepted as proof of payment. If you qualify for a Home Owner Grant, you can claim your Home Owner Grant online or by phoning 1.888.355.2700 to speak with a live agent.
District of Lantzville Approved for Federal Contribution for Phase II Lantzville Commercial Core Revitalization Project
Pacific Economic Development Canada has approved a $487,500 contribution to the District of Lantzville from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund, towards the Phase II Project to revitalize our main street, Lantzville Road between Dickinson Road and Tweedhope Road, into a safe and accessible streetscape. The balance of the $650,000 project ($162,500) has been funded through the Gas Tax Fund. Phase II Project activities to implement the Village Commercial Core Improvement Plan and the Streetscape Design include the construction and installation of multi-use pathways, landscaped areas, banner poles, formalized parking, and formalized drainage on both sides of the road. Proudly supported by:
The Lantzville Commercial Core Revitalization Project started in 2013/ 2014 with the preparation of a Village Commercial Core Improvement Plan (the Plan) to establish a vision to create a functional, safe and visually attractive commercial core area, extending along Lantzville Road from Caillet to Tweedhope Roads. Council endorsed the Plan in 2019, including the July 2019 Lantzville Road streetscape concept design, as the first step to fulfill one of the fundamental goals of the Official Community Plan: Strengthen the Village Primary Commercial Core. Phase I, between Caillet and Dickinson Roads, was completed in 2021.
Municipal Election 101
2022 General Local Election Voting Days are at Costin Hall: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 5th & 12th (Advance) & Saturday, October 15th (General Voting Day) or register to Vote by Mail, to elect your five-member Council for a four-year term that starts at the Inaugural Council meeting scheduled for 6:00 pm, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Costin Hall. Advance Voting, Vote by Mail and General Voting Day are open to all electors – all ballots are counted when general voting closes on October 15th at 8:00 pm. 

Nomination papers (signed by at least two electors eligible to vote in the District of Lantzville) can be filed with the Chief Election Officer (CEO) at Municipal Hall from 9:00 am Tuesday, August 30th - 4:00 pm Friday, September 9th. Early or late nomination papers cannot be accepted. Nomination must include a solemn declaration of the person nominated, made in front of the CEO at the time the nomination documents are filed or made in advance (before a lawyer, notary or commissioner for taking affidavits in BC) BEFORE the nominee signs the papers. The District of Lantzville does not require a nomination deposit. To book an appointment, email vote@lantzville.ca or call 250.933.8082. 

Visit Elections BC for information about local election candidate campaign financing, donations, disclosure and election advertising rules administered by Elections BC under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. For information about legislation governing municipal elections, and guidance and resources for candidates, visit gov.bc.ca/localelections.

Questions about voting in the general local election or running for office in Lantzville? Watch for articles in the Community Update newsletter and visit lantzville.ca for updates, or contact the CEO (250.933.8082) or Deputy CEO (250.933.8081) or email vote@lantzville.ca.
Recreation Opportunities
The District of Lantzville partners with other local governments and agencies to provide recreation opportunities for the residents of Lantzville.
City of Nanaimo – August Events with Parks, Recreation and Culture:

  • The Playground Program is on until August 31st. It is a free program aimed at children ages 5 - 12 where activities could include games, crafts, sports and more:
  • MONDAY TO FRIDAY
  • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Harewood Centennial Park
  • Mansfield Park
  • MONDAY & TUESDAY
  • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • WEDNESDAY
  • 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Country Hill Park
  • THURSDAY & FRIDAY
  • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Groveland Park
  • Free Concerts in the Park
  • Wednesday, August 3rd
  • 7:00 - 8:00 pm
  • McGregor Park “Cathedral Grove Trio” (VIS Musicians)
  • Wednesday, August 17th
  • 7:00 - 8:00 pm
  • McGregor Park “Summer Vibes Quartet” (VIS Musicians)
  • Tuesday, August 23rd
  • 5:00 to 6:00 pm
  • Neck Point Park “Eutah Mizushima” (Japanese, South Asian, Western Folk, Indie)
  • Lifeguards at Westwood Lake Park until September 5th
  • Daily from 11:30 am - 5:30 pm (weather permitting)
  • Water Parks open daily from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fall Activity Guide will be available for viewing on Friday, August 12th at nanaimo.ca with registration beginning on Wednesday, August 17th
  • Daycamps and programs are available for registration in August. See the Summer Activity Guide.
  • Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) – Registration for summer programs is ongoing. Click here to view activities for all ages and interests
  • Fall programs will be viewable online Monday, August 12th and available for registration on Monday, August 22nd
  • Ravensong Aquatic Centre will be closed for annual maintenance August 20th and will re-open September 12th
  • The next deadline for Oceanside Services Recreation Grants is October 3rd
  • Lifeguards and swim instructors are in high demand. Train to become a lifeguard and swim instructor this summer. National Lifeguard and Water Safety.
FireSmart – The Basics to Protect Your Home
Finally, after a persistent rainy spring we are starting to experience some traditional summer heat and sun. The flip side of that sunny good news is that our forests and vegetation are beginning to dry out and the Fire Danger Rating is beginning to climb. This means it’s time to start looking at FireSmarting our homes. Being FireSmart is all about living with and managing wildfire risk in your area and on your property. FireSmart principles are effective at reducing risk to life and property in the most extreme wildfire conditions across Canada, including here.

Simple actions you can take to start to FireSmart your home include:
  • Cleaning your gutters
  • Reducing and removing the combustible leaves and vegetation directly around your home
  • Mowing your lawn to below 10cm
  • Prune low hanging branches up to 2m around your home
  • Have a plan in case there is a wildfire and you must evacuate your home.
Bylaw Reminders
Effective April 16th Burning Ban in Effect Until October 14th
Category 2 OPEN FIRES (burn barrels, backyard burning, incinerators, burn piles, burning grass, fireworks, binary exploding targets, sky lanterns, outdoor burning, etc.) are NOT permitted on private and public property in the District of Lantzville. Watch for notices issued by the provincial government restricting open burning, or banning campfires due to drying conditions.
NO OPEN FIRES ARE PERMITTED ON ANY BEACH AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR; only portable propane campfire apparatus (CSA or ULC approved) are permitted on the beach between the hours of 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Stage 2 Watering Restrictions – Effective May 1st  

Under Stage 2 watering restrictions, sprinkling is permitted between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 am OR 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm for a maximum of 2 hours every other day on the following days:
  • odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered days
  • even-numbered addresses on even-numbered days
Sprinkling includes watering lawns, ornamental shrubs, flowers and trees and use of pop-up spray, rotors and sprinklers. Putting in a new lawn? Apply for a new lawn watering permit by emailing district@lantzville.ca.
Be Prepared for Heat Warnings as
Temperatures Rise
Environment Canada has advised that heat warnings may be possible in the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and Lantzville as temperatures rise. Residents are advised to be prepared to activate their personal heat plans and to stay safe and cool indoors during extreme heat by taking steps like those posted on the rdn.bc.ca extreme weather page:
  • Drink plenty of water and other liquids to stay hydrated
  • Take it easy, especially during the hottest hours of the day (generally 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
  • Seek cooler indoor and outdoor spaces
  • Check in on neighbours, friends, family members and at risk individuals
  • If you have air conditioning, be sure to turn it on
  • Take a cool shower or put part of your body in a cool bath
  • Wear a wet shirt or apply damp towels to your skin to cool down
  • If you do not have air conditioning, keep your home cooler by shading the windows from the outside using awnings or shutters or from the inside using curtains or blinds
  • Close windows and pull indoor/outdoor shades/blinds by 10:00 am to trap the cooler air inside and block the sun
  • Open windows and doors at around 8:00 pm to let the cooler, overnight air into the house
  • Use multiple fans to help move cooler air into the home overnight
  • Seeking relief in cooling spaces that are regularly open to the public, e.g. libraries, shopping centres, movie theatres and recreation facilities.
During extreme weather emergencies, the RDN will issue an emergency alert. To receive these free alerts directly via phone, email, text or app, sign up.
Motorized Vehicles Prohibited on
Municipal Trails and in Parks
District of Lantzville trails and parks are strictly for non-motorized public recreation uses.
Business Licensing
Check out lantzville.ca to view the list of over 115 businesses licensed to operate in the District of Lantzville for 2022. If your business is not on the list, apply now! Effective January 1, 2022, it is unlawful for a person to engage in or carry on a business within Lantzville unless that person holds a valid business licence issued by the District of Lantzville. Visit lantzville.ca to view Business Licence Bylaw No. 167, 2021 or Miscellaneous Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 26, and to obtain a business licence application.
Lantzville Legion 257 Invites the Community to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 
Monday, August 1, 2022
7227 Lantzville Road
Latest Council Updates
From the 2022 Council Meetings
For more information, please contact the Director of Corporate Administration at 250.933.8082 or email district@lantzville.ca.