Canada Post Strike: Plan Ahead

September 29, 2025

Note: Deadline Extended - Register for Online Services by October 17 to Receive Your Sewer Utility Invoice by Email

On Thursday, September 25, Canada Post announced a nationwide strike. This could affect the timely arrival of sewer utility invoices, which are scheduled to be mailed in the third week of October, as well as your ability to make payments by mail.

To avoid delays, the Town of View Royal encourages all residents and businesses to register for Online Services by October 17, 2025.

By registering, you can receive your sewer utility invoice by email and access tools to view and pay for other Town services such as business licence renewals, property taxes, and more.

How to Register for Online Services

  • Go to www.viewroyal.ca and select Online Services under Quicklinks on the home page.
  • You will need details from your 2024 sewer utility invoice to register.
  • If you do not have this information, call the Finance Department at 250-708-2270 for assistance.

Payment Options While Mail Service Is Disrupted

Even during a strike, you are still responsible for paying all bills and fees to the Town by their due dates, including:

 What are my payment options for the sewer utility invoice? 

  • In Person at Town Hall – 45 View Royal Avenue, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).
    Accepted payment methods:     debit, cash, or cheque 
  • Payment Drop Slot – Located to the left of the front doors of Town Hall. 
    Accepted payment method: cheque only
  • At your bank – In person, online or telephone banking can be used to make payments for property taxes and sewer utility payments.
    Search payee: View Royal utilities and use your 14-digit account number      

In general, what payment methods does the Town accept?  

Payments for bills, licences, tickets, and other services can be made using various methods. Some fees and services can be paid with cash, debit cards, or personalized cheques made payable to the Town of View Royal. For others, payment by VISA or Mastercard may be accepted instead in person at Town Hall. Payment by credit card is NOT accepted for sewer utility invoices or property taxes. Please refer to the Town's Credit Card Acceptance Policy (#1600-024) for more information. 

 

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