COVID-19 PREVENTION
The City of Beaconsfield is working closely with the Centre de sécurité civile of Montreal and provincial health authorities regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Following the measures announced by the Prime Minister in mid-March, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Beaconsfield is putting in place various preventive measures to slow down the COVID-19 spread.
COVID-19
If you have questions:
- Or you think you have symptoms of COVID-19, such as a cough, a fever, of difficulty breathing: 1 877 644-4545
- Concerning the care available at Montréal West Island IUHSSC facilities during the pandemic: 514-630-2123 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days/week)
- For information regarding COVID-19: 8-1-1
Finally, you must call 1-877-644-4545 to make an appointment at the COVID-19 testing clinic, this is the only mechanism available to access the clinic.
COVID-19 Health Instructions
We all have a role to play to fight against the spread of the virus.
Prevention continues to be the key to success!
WORD FROM THE MAYOR
Dear residents,
Mobilizing everyone is essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In this time of uncertainty, we want you to know that the City of Beaconsfield is monitoring the situation closely and that it is working with its various partners to ensure that it continues to provide essential services to citizens.
Municipal services will be provided, with adaptations made necessary, to preserve the health and safety of residents and City employees. At this point, all events and activities scheduled in the coming weeks are cancelled or postponed. The frequency of cleaning has been increased in our public buildings, including the installation of hand sanitization stations.
The Direction de la santé publique du Québec is in charge of coordinating actions and therefore the City is responsible to follow the decisions and recommendations of public health.
We have updated our emergency preparedness plan, which includes the measures to take in the event of a pandemic. It provides, for example, how we protect our own employees so that they can continue to do their work, continue to provide priority municipal services, etc. We can also support the operations of the Québec Government and public health authorities in different ways.
Special attention should be paid to the elderly, especially individuals 70 years and over, since they are at higher risk of complications. It is important to respect physical distancing measures.
The situation is evolving every day. The City will continue to share regular updates via communication tools (website, online newsletter, bciti) to keep residents up to date on any changes to municipal programs and services.
Thank you for your collaboration,
Georges Bourelle
Mayor of Beaconsfield
Community Resources
VOLUNTEER WEST ISLAND (VWI)
514 457-5445
cabvwi.org
WEST ISLAND COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE (CRC)
514 694-6404
crcinfo.ca
211 Information and Referral Centre of the Greater Montréal
211
211qc.ca
Multilingual information on the COVID-19 coronavirus
We would like to share with you an initiative of the Alliance of Cultural Communities for Equality in Health and Social Services (ACCESSS). This organization, which works with immigrants, has translated basic information on the COVID-19 Coronavirus into several languages.
Click here for all the details
You’d like to help your community and get involved during these difficult times, but don’t know where to start? Go to Jebenevole.ca!
There is a great demand for volunteers in community organizations. If you are healthy, under the age of 70 and have no symptoms, this site can help you connect with an organization in your area. Thanks for doing your part!
We invite you to consult this document on good precautions and public health recommendations if you wish to get involved.
ARE YOU OVER THE AGE OF 70?
PREVENTIVE MEASURES IN FORCE
ESSENTIAL SERVICES ARE MAINTAINED
Our teams continue to ensure essential municipal services, such as the collection of garbage and recycling, roadwork and access to drinking water. Details about collection services: beaconsfield.ca/en/collection-calendar
City Hall - Open for business – By appointment only
The City of Beaconsfield wishes to inform you that City Hall will now be accessible to the public by appointment only until further notice, as a preventive measure in the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here to contact us
The Public Works building is open by appointment only - 514 428-4500
Following the government's announcement on the resumption of some commercial activities as of May 25, the City of Beaconsfield is pleased to announce the resumption of certain services at the tax counter.
Among other things, we will resume the Commissioner of Oath services and the distribution of bus tickets to seniors.
Please note that City Hall is open by appointment only. We invite you to use the online services listed on this link or call 514 428-4400.
Need a permit? 
Beaconsfield’s Urban Planning department has all the urban planning info you need!
Contact our urban planners and building inspectors to verify whether you need a permit before building an extension, installing a pool, fence or shed as part of your construction or renovation project.
Our team is at your service to advise or inform you and to take your permit application or building inspection request. Due to the situation related to COVID-19, it is necessary to make an appointment. We invite you to contact us by phone at 514 428-4400 ext. 4430 or by email at permis@beaconsfield.ca for appointment and advice.
NEW – Some permits are available on our website as well as explanatory leaflets related to renovation permits and certificate.
Outdoor gatherings of 10 people or less allowed in Québec, under certain conditions
As of May 22, Quebecers will be able to gather outside as long as they comply with measures. First, gatherings will be limited to a maximum of ten people.
Second, they will have to include people from a maximum of three households.
A minimum distance of two metres must be maintained between those who do not come from the same household. Wearing a mask or face covering is strongly recommended.
As you have already done over the past few weeks, we would like to remind Beaconsfield residents that it is important to remain vigilant in respecting the rules in order to limit the spread. We thank you for your cooperation, resilience and solidarity during these uncertain times.
For more details, visit quebec.ca
Montreal retail stores now open
For more details, visit quebec.ca
Poster for businesses
The City of Beaconsfield is providing a downloadable poster to remind customers who enter your establishment of the main health guidelines they need to follow. We invite you to display it on your main entrance.
Download the 8.5 x 11 format (PDF)
Download the 11 x 17 format (PDF)
Landscaping and pool contractor services
Certain services are included in the "Landscaping and landscape maintenance (including nurseries, garden centres and businesses selling swimming pools)". Therefore, felling and pruning of trees as well as irrigation works are also authorized.
Please note that a permit must be obtained from the City by any landscaping contractor working on the territory of the City and in the case of tree felling.
We also remind you that companies offering residential maintenance services (e.g. gutters, chimney, window cleaning, etc.) are not authorized at this time.
Visit the Québec government website to consult the list of priority services. CLICK HERE
Resumption of construction and real estate services 
All sectors of the construction industry are authorized to resume operations in all regions of Quebec.
In addition, real estate brokers working in the residential and commercial sector, land surveyors, building inspectors and appraisers as well as certified appraisers may resume their activities, taking into account the directives and preventive measures set out by the Direction de la santé publique. More information is available at quebec.ca
We remind you that residential construction projects that meet all of the criteria mentioned in the provincial guidelines are subject to obtaining a valid permit by the City of Beaconsfield.
In addition, contractors will have to comply with strict hygiene and distancing standards so that workers must not be within two meters of each other at all times. The Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail(CNESST) provides guidance to contractors on the practices to be adopted. If you witness a dangerous situation or behaviour on a construction site, please contact the CNESST at 1 844 838-0808.
Consult the FAQ on residential construction incentive prepared by the Québec government (in French only).
Gradual resumption of outdoor sports and leisure activities
Non-contact individual or two-person recreation are now permitted. The national parks and wildlife reserves of the Société des établissements de plein du Québec (SÉPAQ) will therefore be partially and progressively reopened as of this date, for daily activities only.
To minimize the risk of contagion, activities will resume in accordance with the recommendations of public health authorities. Each activity has been evaluated according to five criteria:
- physical distance between people during the activity
- the place of practice (lower risk when practising outdoors)
- the equipment required
- the type of sport (individual sports are lower risk)
- travel (lower risk for local activities)
To consult the list of activities and other details, visit quebec.ca/recovery
PHYSICAL DISTANCING
Wearing a face covering in public settings
The government strongly recommends wearing a face covering in public, particularly when physical distancing is not possible, such as at the grocery store or while taking public transit.
Even while wearing a face covering in public, you must also follow other safety measures, such as hygiene and physical distancing (2 metres). All the measures used in conjunction with one another is important. For more information, click on this link.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL DISTANCING FOR THE ENTIRE POPULATION
At the present time, everyone is asked to make an effort to physically distance themselves from others. It means avoiding all means of socialization with other people.
Those who can work from home are encouraged to do so, and if you must take public transit, try to do so outside of rush hours. If you have to go outside, make sure to follow the proper hygiene measures (frequent hand washes, avoid touching your face, coughing in your elbow) and maintain a distance of at least two meters (6 feet) with other individuals to minimize the chances of catching or spreading a virus.
Please note that in the context of COVID-19, people refusing to comply with the rules of distancing and not gathering in public spaces, such as parks, could be fined between $1,000 and $6,000 by the SPVM.
Beaconsfield implements a Physical Distancing Squad
To support the public health self-isolation and physical distancing guidelines, the City has set up a mobile squad which will patrol the streets in areas known to be popular gathering locations. Equipped with loudspeakers, the vehicles will broadcast reminders of the 2-meter distance rule to walkers, joggers and cyclists.
Beaconsfield playgrounds now open
The City of Beaconsfield has completed all the necessary inspections and is happy to announce the opening of its parks playgrounds and Trekfit sites.
We remind everyone to adhere to the principles of physical distancing (2 metres/6 feet) and other public health recommendations. Signs indicating the measures to be respected are installed on site.
Gradual resumption of team sports
The Québec Government has given the green light for the gradual resumption of team sports. The sports allowed at the present time are soccer, baseball and basketball.
Gradual reopening of sports and leisure facilities
Following the most recent government announcement, you can now access the skate park and the dog park!
A minimum distance of two metres must be maintained between those who do not come from the same household. Wearing a mask or face covering is strongly recommended.
As you have already done over the past few weeks, we would like to remind you that it is important to remain vigilant in respecting the rules in order to limit the spread.
We thank you for your cooperation, resilience and solidarity during these uncertain times.
Community pools to open soon!
The City has provided financial assistance to associations that manage community pools in Beaconsfield to support their operations during the pandemic. Here are the pools that will open in the coming days:
- Beacon Hill Community Pool: bhill.pl
- Windermere Aquatic Club: windermere.ca
- Beaurepaire Swim Club: beaupool.ca
For details regarding membership, rates and schedules, we invite you to visit their respective websites.
Gradual reopening of the Recreation Centre starting July 13
As the City is entering a phased approach of gradual resumption of services, the Recreation Centre will officially reopen its doors to the public on Monday, July 13. This gradual reopening will be done in accordance with the health and safety protocols established by Public Health.
The City has increased cleaning and disinfection of the building as well as implementing other measures to help protect your health and safety while enjoying the facility once again.
Click here for the Public Activity Schedule planned for the coming weeks.
Until further notice, the following municipal facilities offering activities to the public are closed:
The Library
Adapted Library Services in Times of COVID-19
The Beaconsfield Library is offering a service of contactless loans to Beaconsfield residents who wish to borrow something to entertain themselves. The service is available by appointment only.
You will be able to:
- Return borrowed documents in the book drop
- Request available documents (10 maximum) online or by phone
- Contact our reference services for any question about e-books and other remote services
- Request available documents (10 maximum) online or by phone
- Pick-up documents that you have reserved (by appointment only)
- Return borrowed documents in the book drop
- Contact our reference services for any question about e-books and other remote services
When should I return the documents I have borrowed?
Time slots available for appointments:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday: from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information, contact the Library at 514 428-4400, extension 4470 or visit the Library’s online catalog at beaconsfieldbibio.ca.
Services offered during the closure
- Punka’s LEGO Challenge - Mondays at 1 p.m. (pre-recorded)
- Stories Before Sleepytime : Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (pre-recorded)
- Punka's Storytime Challenge : Thursdays at 10:30 on Facebook (pre-recorded)
- Techno Tips - Every Wednesday afternoon on Facebook (pre-recorded)
- DIY Friday - One Friday a month on Facebook (pre-recorded)
Lists of free activities for all - Updated on a regular basis
Visit the library’s COVID-19 page to find lists of free activities to do online and at home. There are resources for everyone. Click here to access it.
Online Membership
Exceptionally, if you are a Beaconsfield resident and you are not yet a member of the library, you can do it remotely while the library remains closed to the public. It will allow you to access the online services. This special membership will be valid until June 30, 2020. Membership renewals can also be done remotely until the library reopens.
For more details, please contact our reference desk at 514 428-4400, extension 4470 or bibliotheque@beaconsfield.ca.
Remote reference services
Our library staff will answer your questions by phone or email following the schedule below:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Whether you need help with ebooks or audiobooks, connecting to our online resources, have questions about your membership, we can help you.
We can also help you find reliable resources about current events.
To contact our reference desk: 514 428-4400, extension 4470 or bibliotheque@beaconsfield.ca.
Online resources (available for Beaconsfield residents who are members of the Library):
- Pretnumerique.ca: French ebooks
- Overdrive: English e-books and e-audiobooks
- Flipster: e-magazines
- Livres Tumblebooks: e-books for children (French and English)
- Hoopla: movies, music, TV shows, ebooks, e-audiobooks, for children, teens and adults. Exceptionally, the number of loans per Library member will be increased to 10 per month.
- Encyclopaedias and other databases offered in our digital library
For any question of for information, please contact our reference desk at 514 428-4400, extension 4470 or bibliotheque@beaconsfield.ca.
Centennial Hall
All activities offered by third parties (community associations) on City premises are also cancelled until further notice.
Herb Linder Annex
All activities offered by third parties (community associations) on City premises are also cancelled until further notice.
Park Chalets
All activities offered by third parties (community associations) on City premises are also cancelled until further notice.
PROTECT YOURSELF: USE OUR ONLINE SERVICES
beaconsfield.ca is an essential resource for all the information you may need, as well as several forms and online registration services. We invite you to avoid going to City Hall (open by appointment only) and to consult our website.
MUNICIPAL ONLINE, EMAIL AND TELEPHONE SERVICES
Whether or not residents have flu symptoms, they are asked to use online tools as much as possible to:
Submit your request online
- Via our web site or email at info@beaconsfield.ca
- Via bciti: beaconsfield.ca/en/at-your-service/bciti-your-citizen-portal
- Request for a fence, a deck, a pergola or to fell a tree: https://del.accescite.net/demandes/pages/default.aspx?Citycode=66107
- View our Council meeting live or on demand : beaconsfield.ca/en/our-city/council-meetings-and-documents Click on link called Webcast.
Contact City personnel by phone:
City Hall: 514 428-4400
Public Works: 514 428-4500
Urban Planning: 514 428-4430
Municipal Patrol and non-emergency services outside of opening hours: 514 428-5999
Recreation Centre: 514 428-4520
Community support
Community associations
The following associations in Beaconsfield have reached out to offer help to their fellow citizens:
BEACON HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BEACONSFIELD ARTISTS ASSOCIATION
BEACONSFIELD SCOUTS
LAKESHORE ARTISTS ASSOCIATION
FRIENDS OF THE BEACONSFIELD LIBRARY
LES AMIS DU VILLAGE BEAUREPAIRE
BEACONSFIELD LAWN BOWLING CLUB
BEACONSFIELD WOMENS CLUB
BEACONSFIELD QUILTING GUILD
BEACONSFIELD-BEAUREPAIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CARL KNOWS WINE SOMMELIER SERVICES
SANTA TO A SENIOR MTL
Citizen initiative - Caremongers Beaconsfield 
Inspired by a movement seen elsewhere in Canada, a Beaconsfield resident launched a kindness and mutual aid group for our community!
If you would like to help a vulnerable person, keep an eye on your neighbours, if you think that one of them could benefit from your help, we invite you to print the card via the following link and leave it in that person's mailbox.
We are proud to be part of a united community and we thank our citizens very much for launching and participating in this type of initiative.
Click here to download the card
Click here to access the Facebook group
Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19?
Please help stop the progression
You could be eligible to participate in the government-funded clinical trial called COLCORONA
For more information or to take part in the trial, talk to your healthcare professional or call 1-877-536-6837 or visit www.colcorona.org
Flatten.ca
Montréal and the Direction régionale de santé publique, in collaboration with Flatten.ca, have created a website online to help increase awareness and collect real-time information regarding the spread of COVID-19 locally and across the country.
Click here to access it
