What's New

Please note that as a follow-up to the public notices of April 19 and May 17, 2023, the following three lots remain on the sale of immovables for unpaid taxes taking place today, June 7, 2023, at 2 p.m.:

Please note that additional fees and costs apply to the minimum bid to purchase said lots. The conditions for bidding are indicated in the public notice of May 17, 2023.

Due to ongoing forest fires in northern Quebec, a plume of smoke from these fires is affecting several regions in southern Quebec, including Montreal, and air quality is being affected.

The priority is to limit your exposure to the smoke by applying the following measures as much as possible:

• Stay indoors;
• Close doors, windows and garage doors where applicable;
• Limit outside air intake through air exchanger systems (e.g.: turn off the air exchanger or use it in recirculation mode);
• Support vulnerable people in social isolation in applying these precautions.

For people with heart or respiratory problems, the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) recommends:

• Avoid outdoor activities;
• Make sure you have access to your medication and follow the action plan agreed with your treating physician;
• Contact Info-Santé by dialling 811, option 1, if any discomfort persists or worsens.

Instructions for people obliged to be outdoors:

• Limit your outdoor activity (postpone unnecessary tasks for another period, or reduce them as much as possible);
  Take breaks indoors;
• Wear a well-fitting respirator (N95 or better); can be effective and could reduce your exposure. Surgical or fabric masks, as well as damp cloths, are ineffective against fine particles.

To follow the air quality index in your area :

• Air quality health index
• Air quality index for Montreal (French only)

Due to a large amount of materials picked up today, it will not be possible to complete collection on some streets in the south sector. This will be completed tomorrow.

Please leave bulky items at the curb.

Due to an issue with the Pointe-Claire water network, you may notice that your tap water has a reddish, brownish, or yellowish colour.

In the case that your tap water is discoloured, please run it for a few minutes until it is clear again. The water is safe to drink and consuming it does not pose any risks to your health. Water discolouration may occur at various times and does not usually last very long. To avoid staining fabrics or damaging your appliances, make sure the water is clear before doing your laundry or using an appliance that uses water. We also ask that you do not fill your pool at this time. We will notify you when the situation is resolved.

Update - May 18 at 11 a.m.: The technical issues with our phone lines have now been resolved. We thank you for your patience.

Please note that we are experiencing technical difficulties with the City's phone lines. In the meantime, please send all requests by email to  info@beaconsfield.ca. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Due to a large amount of materials picked up today, it will not be possible to complete collection on some streets in the north sector. This will be completed tomorrow.

Please leave bulky items at the curb.

At this time, our crews and contractors are active in the field and are out on the streets of the city 6 days a week. Approximately half of the branches have been picked up on the south side of the city and approximately one third on the north side. When one street is completed, our crews move on to the next. Once all streets have been collected once, we will start a new collection cycle.

Like you, we look forward to being able to resume a regular branch collection schedule. Thank you for your patience.

Due to a large amount of materials picked up today, it will not be possible to complete collection on some streets in the south sector. This will be completed tomorrow.

Please leave bulky items at the curb.

Please note that the Library's Discovery Room will be closed from April 28 to May 28 inclusively for construction work.

All activities that were scheduled to be held in the Discovery Room will now be held in the Council Room, except for the Parent-Child French Homework Session on May 9, which will be held in the youth section of the Library.

The Celebrate Art by the Foot exhibition by The Beaconsfield Artists Association that was supposed to take place from May 1 to 28 is postponed to June 1 to 29.

Please note that the Library will be closed from Monday, April 17 until Friday, April 21 due to construction work.

During the closure, users will be able to:
- Use the book drop to return documents.
- Reach the Library by phone at 514 428-4400, ext. 4400, and by email at bibliotheque@beaconsfield.ca because 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Participate in the already-scheduled activities, which will be moved either to the Herb Linder Annex or the Council Room.

The following activities have been moved to the Herb Linder Annex:
- Baby Circle Time - Wednesday, April 19
- Stories and Movement - Wednesday, April 19

Death Café on Monday, April 17 and the Parent-Child French Homework Period on Tuesday, April 18 have been moved to the Council Room.

We invite users to consult our online catalogue, or take advantage of our online resources. Details at www.beaconsfieldbiblio.ca

Due to a large amount of materials picked up yesterday, it was not possible to complete collection on some streets. This will be completed today.

Please leave your bin at the curb.

The arena will be closed from April 17 to 30 inclusively for regularly scheduled maintenance.

Closure of the heated basic accommodation Tuesday, April 11

Due to the near-complete return of electricity to the territory, the agglomeration's heated accommodations, including the one in Beaconsfield located at 1974 City Lane, will close today at 3:30 p.m.

The City of Beaconsfield would like to thank the Red Cross and its volunteers for their invaluable assistance in setting up and running the shelter.

Those who are still without power and need overnight accommodations are invited to contact 311. This service applies to both demerged municipalities and boroughs.

Closure of the heated area on Tuesday, April 11

The Recreation Centre heated area will be closing at 5 p.m. today. Until then, you can come and warm up and plug in your electronic devices. It is strongly suggested to bring your own extension cord if you have several devices to charge.

The Recreation Centre provides access to its sanitary facilities, but please note that the showers do not have private stalls. You can therefore bring your bathing suit if you wish.

After the closure of the heated area, the Recreation Centre and Library facilities will continue to be available for use during their regular hours of operation.

EXTENSION - Overnight parking

Overnight street parking will be tolerated until Thursday night (through Friday morning).

Gym activities back to regular programming
Wednesday, April 12

The activities at the Recreation Centre gym will be back to their regular schedule as of tomorrow, April 12.

Day camp registration postponed

Due to the power outage, the City is postponing the resident registration date for day camps and animation in the park, which was scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, to Tuesday, April 18 at 8:00 a.m.

Registration for non-residents will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 8:00 a.m. as planned. 

Branch clean up on the territory

Several Public Works crews are mobilized on the territory to continue the chipping of branches and the cleaning of parks.

We remind you to place branches properly at the curb. Branches must be no longer than 3 metres and have a maximum diameter of 15 cm. Please place your branches in the correct manner at the curb so that our teams can collect them.

Please note that branches and stumps are not accepted at the Public Works depot.

Tarif suspended: tree removal permits

If your trees have sustained significant damage due to the ice storm and need to be cut down, you can apply for a permit online as of now, or apply in-person or by phone during regular City Hall opening hours. Due to the weather situation, the normal applicable permit fee is not required.

To apply online, click here

To apply by phone, please call 514 428-4430

Free wood chips
Available until supplies last

Where?: Montrose Park and the green space on City Lane, behind the Recreation Centre and Public Works

To collect your free wood chips, come by with your containers and a shovel.

Please note that the Library will be closed from Monday, April 17 until Friday, April 21 due to construction work.

During the closure, users will be able to:
- Use the book drop to return documents.
- Reach the Library by phone at 514 428-4400, ext. 4400, and by email at bibliotheque@beaconsfield.ca because 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Participate in the already-scheduled activities, which will be moved either to the Herb Linder Annex or the Council Room.

The following activities have been moved to the Herb Linder Annex:
- Baby Circle Time - Wednesday, April 19
- Stories and Movement - Wednesday, April 19

Death Café on Monday, April 17 and the Parent-Child French Homework Period on Tuesday, April 18 have been moved to the Council Room.

We invite users to consult our online catalogue, or take advantage of our online resources. Details at www.beaconsfieldbiblio.ca

Update from Hydro-Québec

Hydro-Quebec crews are continuing their work in the Beaconsfield area. At this time, Hydro-Québec expects that only 500 homes will remain without power by the end of the day due to situations where reconnection is more complex (transformers to be changed, severed voltage wires, limited accessibility, etc.).

Heated basic accommodation at the Recreation Centre

The City, in collaboration with the Red Cross, continues to offer heated basic accommodation at the Recreation Centre, 1974 City Lane. 
 
We strongly suggest that you sign up in-person or by phone at 514 428-4520 before 8 p.m. and to present yourself at the Recreation Centre gym by 10 p.m., at the latest. 
 
Please bring your sleeping bags, personal effects and medication. Animals are not allowed. 

You will have access to its sanitary facilities, but please note that the showers do not have private stalls. You can therefore bring your bathing suit if you wish.

Heated area on Tuesday, April 11

Tuesday, April 11, the Recreation Centre is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. You can come and warm up and plug in your electronic devices. It is strongly suggested to bring your own extension cord if you have several devices to charge.

The Recreation Centre provides access to its sanitary facilities, but please note that the showers do not have private stalls. You can therefore bring your bathing suit if you wish.

Gym activities cancelled on Tuesday, April 11

The activities at the Recreation Center gym are cancelled for the day in order to accommodate the heated area. Thank you for your understanding.

Day camp registration postponed

Due to the power outage, the City is postponing the resident registration date for day camps and animation in the park, which was scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, to Tuesday, April 18 at 8:00 a.m. Registration for non-residents will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 8:00 a.m. as planned. 

Heated areas

Today, Monday, April 10, the Recreation Centre and the Library are open according to the schedule below. You can come and warm up and plug in your electronic devices. It is strongly suggested to bring your own extension cord if you have several devices to charge.

The Recreation Centre provides access to its sanitary facilities, but please note that the showers do not have private stalls. You can therefore bring your bathing suit if you wish.

Recreation Centre: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
Library : 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Gym activities cancelled 

The activities at the Recreation Center gym are cancelled for the day in order to accommodate the heated area. Thank you for your understanding.

Day camp registration postponed

Due to the power outage, the City is postponing the resident registration date for day camps and animation in the park, which was scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, to Tuesday, April 18 at 8:00 a.m. Registration for non-residents will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 8:00 a.m. as planned. 

Collection of organic material – north sector

The organic materials collection will take place as scheduled on Wednesday, April 12.

If you have to dispose of food due to the prolonged power outage, please do not throw it in the trash. You may compost or use the organic waste collection (green waste including food waste). For the list of accepted food residues, click here.

Collection of bulky items and CRD  - north sector

The bulky items and CRD (construction, renovation, demolition) will take place on Wednesday, April 12 for the north sector.

Bulky items and CRD material must be placed in a secure and orderly way. SMALL QUANTITIES ONLY: 2 m3

Bulky items and CRD material are large items which cannot fit in a bin with the lid closed.

The collection for the south sector will be on Wednesday, April 26.

Heated basic accommodation at the Recreation Centre

The City, in collaboration with the Red Cross, continues to offer heated basic accommodation at the Recreation Centre, 1974 City Lane. 
 
We strongly suggest that you sign up in-person or by phone at 514 428-4520 before 8 p.m. and to present yourself at the Recreation Centre gym by 10 p.m., at the latest. 
 
Please bring your sleeping bags, personal effects and medication. Animals are not allowed. 

Heated areas

On Monday, April 10 the Recreation Centre and the Library are open according to the schedule below. You can come and warm up and plug in your electronic devices. Tables, chairs and extensions have been made available. 

Recreation Centre: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
Library : 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning due to power outages
Due to outages, many citizens are trying to use space heaters or outdoor cooking appliances indoors, in their homes. This poses a major risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odourless, colourless, and tasteless gas that is generated by combustion.

For symptoms and how to prevent poisoning, click here.

Damaged electrical pole

Has a tree or a large branch fallen on the wires that connect the network to your home? If the pole is damaged, it is the owner's responsibility to have it repaired by calling a master electrician, not Hydro-Québec.

After an outage

Make sure to stay safe and follow the precautions that apply to your situation when the service is restored. To avoid damage as a result of a power surge, gradually turn electrical appliances back on, including heating appliances (e.g., baseboard heaters).

Heated area on Sunday, April 9

Today, Easter Sunday, the Recreation Centre is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. You can come and warm up and plug in your electronic devices. Tables, chairs and extensions have been made available. Bring your own mug for coffee! 

Take note that the Library is closed.

Hydro-Québec and civility

Hydro-Québec is continuing its work in the field to reconnect all customers as quickly as possible. There are close to 190 teams on the ground on the island of Montréal. All the teams that have completed their work in other regions are being repatriated to the sectors that need them, including Montréal. 

Situations where residents interacted aggressively with Hydro teams and other responders have been reported. We understand that the wait is long and challenging but ask you to show good citizenship in order to facilitate the work on the ground and therefore speed up the recovery time.

Upcoming collection

If you have to dispose of food due to the prolonged power outage, please do not throw it in the trash. You may compost or use the organic waste collection (green waste including food waste). For the list of accepted food residues, click here.

South sector of Highway 20: Mondays as of 7 a.m.
North sector of Highway 20: Wednesdays as of 7 a.m.

If you have had material damage, the bulky items and construction waste collection (CRD) begins this Wednesday, April 12 for the north sector, and Wednesday, April 26 for the south sector.

Special branch collection 

Following the fall of several tree branches due to the ice storm, a special collection of branches will take place next week and will begin on Tuesday, April 11.
 
Branches must be no longer than 3 metres and have a maximum diameter of 15 cm.

Please place your branches in the correct manner (see photo) at the curb so that our teams can collect them.

Heated basic accommodation at the Recreation Centre

The City, in collaboration with the Red Cross, offers heated basic accommodation at the Recreation Centre, 1974 City Lane. 

We strongly suggest that you sign up in-person or by phone at 514 428-4520 before 8 p.m. and to present yourself at the Recreation Centre gym by 10 p.m., at the latest. 

Please bring your sleeping bags, personal effects and medication. Animals are not allowed. 

Heated area on Sunday, April 9

Tomorrow, Easter Sunday, only the Recreation Centre will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. You can come and warm up and plug in your electronic devices. Tables, chairs and extensions have been made available. Bring your own mug for coffee! 

Take note that the Library will be closed.

Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning due to power outages

Due to outages, many citizens are trying to use space heaters or outdoor cooking appliances indoors, in their homes. This poses a major risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odourless, colourless, and tasteless gas that is generated by combustion.

For symptoms and how to prevent poisoning, click here.

Beware of electrical wires

Never touch or try to move an electric wire, even with an object or a pole. Stay at least ten metres away from electrical wires on the ground.

If the wires are not broken, but a branch could damage them, contact Hydro-Québec. Do not attempt to move the branch yourself. If the wires are severed, dial 911.

Organic Material Collection

Food and green residue collection will be taking place on a weekly basis starting on Monday, April 10 for the south sector and Wednesday, April 12 for the north sector.  

South sector of Highway 20: Mondays as of 7 a.m.

North sector of Highway 20: Wednesdays as of 7 a.m.

Heated areas

We remind you that the Recreation Centre and the Library are open according to the schedule below. You can come and warm up and plug in your electronic devices. Tables, chairs and extensions have been made available. 

Saturday, April 8
Recreation Centre: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
Library : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Heated basic accommodation

The City, in collaboration with the Red Cross, offers heated basic accommodation at the Recreation Centre, 1974 City Lane. 

We strongly suggest that you sign up in-person or by phone at 514 428-4520 before 8 p.m. and to present yourself at the Recreation Centre gym by 10 p.m., at the latest. 

Please bring your sleeping bags, personal effects and medication. Animals are not allowed. 

Heated areas

We remind you that the Recreation Centre and the Library are open according to the schedule below. You can come and warm up and plug in your electronic devices. Tables, chairs and extensions have been made available. 

Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8

Recreation Centre: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

Library : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Outage Info

Public Works and Hydro-Quebec continue to respond to several incidents. If any wires are down, do not approach them. Contact Hydro Quebec or 911 if you believe the situation is dangerous. In the event of an incident on private property, we invite you to contact your insurance company.

Centennial Hall is inaccessible and therefore closed.

Overnight street parking will be tolerated until Tuesday night (through Wednesday morning).

We ask that you avoid unnecessary travel to allow our crews and other responders to work in the field.

City parks have not been inspected and we strongly recommend that you stay away from the trees in these areas.

More information will be sent to you as the situation evolves.

Update April 7, 4:15 p.m.: Need to reach Public Works or the patrol outside of regular business hours?

The technical problems at the Dollard-Des-Ormeaux dispatch center is now resolved. If you need immediate assistance, please call 514 428-5999. For all emergencies, dial 911.

Risks of carbon monoxide poisoning linked to power outages

Due to outages, many citizens are trying to use space heaters or outdoor cooking appliances indoors, in their homes. This poses a major risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that is generated by combustion.

For symptoms and how to prevent poisoning, click here

NEW

Collection

Garbage and recycling collection is now complete. Some streets were impassable due to electrical wires still lying on the ground. The next collection is scheduled for April 13. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Woodland Crossing Closure

Please note that due to the power outage and for safety reasons, the Woodland crossing is closed.

If you need to travel in this sector, we invite you to be careful and courteous and ensure that you respect the temporary traffic signage.

Special collection of branches

Following the fall of several tree branches due to the ice storm, a special collection of branches will take place next week and will begin on Tuesday, April 11.

Branches must be no longer than 3 metres and have a maximum diameter of 15 cm.

Please place your branches in the correct manner at the curb so that our teams can collect them.

Free Tree Removal Permits

If your trees have sustained significant damage due to the ice storm and need to be cut down, you can apply for a permit online starting Today, April 7, or apply in-person or by phone starting Tuesday, April 11. Due to the weather situation, the normal applicable permit fee is not required.

To apply online, click here

To apply by phone, please call 514 428-4430

Risks of carbon monoxide poisoning linked to power outages

Due to outages, many citizens are trying to use space heaters or outdoor cooking appliances indoors, in their homes. This poses a major risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that is generated by combustion.

For symptoms and how to prevent poisoning, click here

Thursday, April 6, 7 p.m.

If you are still affected by the power outage, the City, in collaboration with the Red Cross, offers heated basic accommodation at the Recreation Centre, 1974 City Lane.

You must arrive at the Recreation Centre gymnasium before 10 p.m.

Please bring your sleeping bags, personal effects and medication. Animals are not allowed.  INFO: 514 428-4520

Due to the weather conditions, Public Works is responding to several incidents. If any wires have fallen, do not approach. If the problem is located on private property, we invite you to contact your insurance company.

Until further notice, the Recreation Centre and the Library are open according to the schedule below. You can come and warm up and plug in your electronic devices. Tables, chairs and extensions have been made available.

Centennial Hall is inaccessible and thus closed.

Waste and recycling collections will be completed over 2 days, as Ricova's work is hampered by falling branches blocking the streets.

Street parking will be tolerated without a permit from today until Tuesday overnight.

We ask you to avoid unnecessary travel to allow our teams and other intervening parties to work in the field.

More information will be provided as the situation evolves.

Recreation Centre: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Update: April 6 at 2:45 p.m.
The Recreation Centre will be open Friday, April 7 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Library will be open Friday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Administrative offices will be closed as follows:

• Friday, April 7 Good Friday
• Monday, April 10 Easter Monday

The Recreation Centre and Library will be closed as follows:

• Friday, April 7 Good Friday
• Sunday, April 9 Easter

The green and food residue collection will be held as usual on Monday for the south sector. You can still reach personnel who can provide essential services (sewer backup and water main break, municipal patrol) by calling 514 428-5999 and emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) by dialing 9-1-1.

The City of Beaconsfield would also like to remind you that Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 are considered statutory holidays according to the City of Beaconsfield's by-laws.

In accordance with By-law BEAC-033, we remind you that certain construction and motor vehicle repair works are not permitted on Sundays and statutory holidays. Please note that yard work is only permitted between noon and 4:00 p.m. on these days.

Due to construction at City Hall, access to the building and some municipal services will be limited from April 3 to 14 inclusively. Additionally, the parking lot at City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, April 4. Visitors are asked to park in the Recreation Centre lot. 

The City Hall reception and the Library will be open according to their respective schedules.

The Urban Planning Department will be accessible, but we encourage you to make an appointment by calling 514-428-4430, or by emailing permis@beaconsfield.ca.

Due to maintenance work being carried out on the Baie-D'Urfé water network, you may notice that your tap water has a reddish, brownish, or yellowish colour next week.

In the case that your tap water is discoloured, please run it for a few minutes until it is clear again. The water is safe to drink and consuming it does not pose any risks to your health. Water discolouration may occur at various times and does not usually last very long. To avoid staining fabrics or damaging your appliances, make sure the water is clear before doing your laundry or using an appliance that uses water.

We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience.

Beaconsfield, February 22, 2023 - The City of Beaconsfield is proud to announce that it has obtained the Concilivi Seal granted by Réseau pour un Québec Famille. The Seal is awarded to organizations that stand out for cultivating a balance between family, personal and work obligations by offering its employees various measures including telework, personal days off, and an employee assistance programme. By completing all stages of the accreditation process for obtaining this recognition, the City of Beaconsfield has demonstrated its commitment to its employees in helping them fulfil their family and work obligations.

"Reconciling family and work is a major source of stress for most families in Québec. In Beaconsfield, we attach particular importance to the wellbeing of our team. Earning the Concilivi Seal is an important recognition of our practices and policies created for our employees to help them feel fulfilled and content with both aspects of their life. Work-life balance is a collective effort, and it starts with the families of our staff", commented the director general of the City of Beaconsfield, Patrice Boileau.

"The Concilivi initiative has allowed us to consolidate the support offered to our employees. We hope that these measures will positively impact our efforts to retain staff and raise the City's profile in the job market", declared Myriam Ritory, Human Resources Director at the City of Beaconsfield.

Created by Réseau pour un Québec Famille, Concilivi is aimed at encouraging employers to introduce work-life balance measures adapted to the new reality of work and employees' needs. Concilivi includes both a seal of recognition and a centre of expertise specialized in work-life balance.

The Concilivi Seal is a key certification for organizations wishing to demonstrate their commitment to work-life balance. The Centre of Expertise is Concilivi's research and innovation arm, providing ongoing monitoring of the latest market trends. To learn more about Concilivi, visit their website at concilivi.com (in French only).

Beaconsfield, February 21, 2023 – Mayor Georges Bourelle and the elected members of the Municipal Council formally and unanimously endorsed the sole authority of the City of Beaconsfield to negotiate the rules governing the Montréal Agglomeration with the Government of Québec, the City of Montréal, and the other municipalities on the island.

"This is a critical negotiation. Our city's budget for regional services provided by the Agglomeration represents more than half of our expenses. It is essential that we have a seat at the negotiating table," declares Mayor Bourelle.

The revision of the rules governing the Montréal Agglomeration is happening at a time when it is widely acknowledged that there are indeed major issues with the payment of proportionate shares, the cost-sharing as well as the Agglomeration governance which is entirely in the hands of the City of Montréal's administration at the present time.

In Beaconsfield, the elected officials approach this negotiation with an open mind for the purpose of finding a just, balanced, and democratic solution for the two million people living on the island of Montréal.

"It is important to review the terms of the agreement that was concluded in 2008 between 16 cities, including the Metropole, and has never been revisited, revised or re-evaluated in its entirety despite its original, unique and complex character." Georges Bourelle is at his third mandate as mayor and has acted as vice-president of the Montréal Agglomeration's Finance and Administration Commission for seven years.

The 2008 agreement was negotiated for several months before it was approved by all stakeholders – the Government of Québec, the City of Montréal, and the 15 other municipalities on the island of Montréal. The Agglomeration manages the regional services on the island, such as police and fire safety services, public transit, and water treatment.

"It is perfectly normal and indeed essential to review an agreement this complex and unique after 15 years of existence. We should all come out of it with a more favourable and just result that is better adapted to today's reality and the coming years, for the benefit of present and future generations," states Mayor Bourelle.

The City of Beaconsfield initiated a civil lawsuit in 2020 following an error in the algorithm to calculate the proportionate shares. The claim for this surtax has since reached more than 10 million dollars, paid under protest, over four years.

The upcoming revision of the agreement on the Montréal Agglomeration must allow to remedy the inequities which the demerged cities, such as Beaconsfield, are facing.

Due to a breaking on the Beaconsfield water network, you may notice that your tap water runs brown or cloudy. In the case that your tap water is discoloured, please run it for a few minutes until it is clear again. The water is safe to drink and consuming it does not pose any risks to your health. The discolouration may persist for a few more hours. We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience.

Due to a large amount of materials picked up today, it will not be possible to complete collection on some streets. This will be completed tomorrow.

 Please leave your bin at the curb.

The property assessment roll, filed every 3 years, consists of an inventory of all properties located on the territory of a municipality...

To read more, click here.

UPDATE December 14, 

Due to a technical problem with Canada Post's distribution system, the calendars that had been separated by north and south sectors were distributed randomly. Since we are unable to know exactly which version was distributed to which address, we must redistribute them. This will be done in the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can find the January collection information in the December Contact on page 7.

You can also download or consult the calendars by clicking on the following links:

North sector
South sector

“The taxes levied for regional services are scandalous!” Mayor Georges Bourelle

Beaconsfield, December 1, 2022 – “The 2023 Agglomeration budget for regional services exclusively managed by the City of Montréal is scandalous and its injustice obvious. Montréal limits its contribution to 2.7% but imposes an increase of 11.9% on Beaconsfield! Montréal now surcharges us by 4 million dollars per year. This is completely unacceptable!”

Mayor Georges Bourelle is outraged by the offhandedness with which the Montréal administration is playing its game of reducing its contribution for a fourth consecutive year by increasing the shares for regional services of the related cities, such as Beaconsfield.

For the years 2020 to 2025, Beaconsfield is overcharged by 19 million dollars in favour of Montréal. The combined financial impact at the expense of the 15 cities related to Montréal and their 250 000 residents will reach 122 million dollars. Whereas inflation fluctuates around 7% in Canada this year, Montréal limits the increase of its contribution to 2.7% while inflicting an 11.9% increase on Beaconsfield taxpayers which is almost twice the inflation rate. The combined impact for all 15 cities is 8%.

“Montréal’s devious merry-go-round started with the temporary consensus on Agglomeration finances reached in 2017 for a three-year duration. Since then, Montréal has been avoiding compliance with the original agreement of 2008”, states Mayor Bourelle, who is also vice-president of the City of Montréal’s Finance and Administration Commission for the Agglomeration.

The surtax penalty is very real for the citizens of the related cities. They are already paying 60% more than Montréal taxpayers for Agglomeration services although they are using them less, such as police and fire safety services, public transit, and water treatment.

For Beaconsfield, the injustice caused by the Montréal administration’s manoeuvres comes with a price tag that has increased by 2 million dollars annually for the last three years. The new 2023 budget will increase the tax surcharge to more than 4 million dollars per year for the next three years. In 2025, the invoice for taxes overpaid by Beaconsfield to Montréal will amount to 19 million dollars.

Legal action for 10 million dollars

Mayor Bourelle is still counting on the legal challenge launched by Beaconsfield in 2020, the first year of the wrongful overtaxation, to obtain justice for its citizens. The legal action against the City of Montréal has now reached more than 6 million dollars plus interest.

“We will amend the procedure once more to include the new 2-million-dollar surtax which will actually turn into a surcharge of over 4 million dollars for our citizens in 2023. Our legal action will therefore be adjusted to approximately 10 million dollars”, declares Mayor Bourelle.

The City of Beaconsfield had taken this action in order to uphold the multilateral agreement signed in 2008 and ratified by the Government of Québec, the City of Montréal and the 15 demerged cities. The agreement ensures a fair sharing of regional services costs by the cities on the island of Montréal. “This is no longer the case. It is antidemocratic, unfair, and punishing for our citizens”, concludes Mayor Bourelle.

The leaf drop-off site is now closed for the winter season, following this first snowfall.

Leaves can still be included in the green and food residue collection, as usual.

Beaconsfield, November 3, 2022 - In cooperation with non-profit organization GRAME and Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre (IUHSSC), the City of Beaconsfield planted trees to highlight the arrival of 48 young IUHSSC beneficiaries, age 6 to 17, at the Batshaw Centre in Beaconsfield.

"The trees are supposed to symbolize the evolution of the partnership between IUHSSC and the City over the years. We are happy to welcome these new members in our community and to give them the possibility to discover the services offered by our library and leisure programmes," declares the mayor of Beaconsfield, Mr. Georges Bourelle.

Mayor Bourelle states that the City was able to implement this project as a result of the GRAME programme ICI ON VERDIT and a grant of 4,600 dollars obtained from TD Canada through GRAME. The organization also provided invaluable support for the planning of the campus greening and the tree-planting activity on the Elm Avenue site on November 2.

"It was a great pleasure for GRAME to contribute to the planting project at the Batshaw Centre. In fact, we know that involving the young boys and girls in the planting of these 40 trees will allow them to feel engaged and to develop a sense of belonging to the Centre. With these direct interventions and by involving young future leaders in ecofriendly activities, GRAME participates in the greening and embellishment of this living environment," notes Ms. Élise Légaré-Hains, Greening Coordinator at GRAME.

"The cooperation with GRAME has greatly facilitated the efforts of our community to preserve our forest cover on both private and public properties. The access to high-quality tree-planting services at unequalled prices as well as the solid experience of the GRAME team made it possible to increase Beaconsfield's urban canopy," affirms Mayor Bourelle.

"We are very grateful to the City of Beaconsfield for enabling the planting of more than forty trees in cooperation with the GRAME organization. In addition to greening their living space, the activity provided an opportunity for introducing the young people to ecofriendly engagement and raising awareness for the benefits of biodiversity in their environment. We sincerely thank our partners for their financial participation and their implication," says Mr. Jean-François Miron, Associate Executive Director at the West Island IUHSSC.

GRAME – Groupe de recommandations et d'actions pour un meilleur environnement – provides environmental solutions in collaboration with citizens, communities, organizations, and governments by intervening on the ground, deploying education and awareness programmes, and making recommendations firmly backed by robust science that has characterized the organization since its inception. 

The mission of Batshaw Youth and Family Centres (Batshaw Centres), established under the Act Respecting Health Services and Social Services, is, among others, to provide psychosocial, rehabilitation and social integration services, and to ensure the provision of services related to child placement, adoption, adoption disclosure, reunification, expertise to the Superior Court and family mediation. Since 2015, the Batshaw Centres are part of the Montreal West Island IUHSSC.

As part of the bus network redesign and the anticipated commissioning of the REM in the West Island of Montréal, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is holding public consultations.

Beaconsfield residents will be able to express their opinions in two ways: by participating in the virtual consultation session or by using the Let’s chat website.

The virtual information session for the Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, and Beaconsfield sector will be held on Thursday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Click here to sign up online.

From now until November 13, residents and people who work in the area can share their opinion on the Let’s chat platform. The tool will allow them to:

• Consult the information available, including the consultation session recordings, which are posted a few days after the event
• Comment on others’ proposals, including those of the STM
• Suggest ideas and receive comments from other participants
• Learn about the results of the consultation once they are available

More information on the bus network redesign is available online.

Source: stm.info

Beaconsfield, September 21, 2022 – As predicted by Mayor Georges Bourelle, the municipal administration and its financial experts, the effect of the increased property values generated by the new three-year assessment role (2023-2025) will double the unjust overtaxation imposed by the Montréal Agglomeration on Beaconsfield taxpayers to four million dollars per year.

The previous role (2020-2022) had caused a tax surcharge of two million dollars annually for Beaconsfield. The new role will add another two million dollars per year.

"Our lawsuit against the City of Montréal and the Québec Government had already reached six million dollars. With the new role, it will increase by more than four million dollars per year for each of the next three years. The amount of taxes paid in excess to Montréal will represent ten million dollars in 2023, 14 million dollars in 2024, and 18 million dollars in 2025 because of this new role. We are overtaxed by Montréal without receiving any additional services," decries Mayor Georges Bourelle.

This injustice started in 2019 with the adoption of a Ministerial Order that deviated from the rules instituted in 2008 regarding the cost-sharing for regional services, such as police, fire safety, public transit, drinking water and wastewater management. The omission of a neutrality coefficient in the calculation algorithm falsifies the historic equity which had previously established the proportionate shares of the 16 municipalities on the island of Montréal. The Agglomeration budget is solely controlled by the metropolis which grants itself an alleviation of its contribution at the expense of the related municipalities on the island.

To protect its taxpayers, the Beaconsfield administration had filed a lawsuit in 2019. "Pending a court ruling, we will adjust our claims every year to correct this perfect injustice," states Mayor Bourelle, former big business executive and co-chair of the Finance and Administration Commission of the Montréal Agglomeration.

The new three-year role has the same penalizing impact for Beaconsfield as its predecessor. The exuberant real estate market of recent years has led to a rise in property values, averaging 32.4% across the island of Montréal and 39.3% in Beaconsfield.

The mayor of Beaconsfield points out that his administration has undertaken all the appropriate and necessary actions to settle this over-invoicing with the Québec Government as well as the City of Montréal before initiating legal procedures to secure the rights of its taxpayers and protect the citizens of Beaconsfield.

"It is an intolerable nonsense and injustice. We pay more taxes with no added services because of an erroneous calculation algorithm. The validity of our legal action is now more apparent than ever. If we had not acted in 2020, we would have lost our recourse rights, as is the case for the other municipalities on the island. The new role proves that this over-invoicing will be repeated every year and increased every three years, thus adding on to it. It simply does not make any sense", deplores Mayor Bourelle.

Beaconsfield, September 15, 2022 – The latest three-year property assessment role for the Island of Montréal tabled on September 14 demonstrates once again that Beaconsfield property values are experiencing a considerable growth rate with an average of 39.3%, increasing the average value of a single-family home to $1,034,500.

“Beaconsfield belongs to the seven municipalities on the Island with average property values of more than one million dollars. This new role confirms the enrichment of all property owners in Beaconsfield who see the value of their property grow faster than inflation”, explains Mayor Georges Bourelle.

The mayor of Beaconsfield wishes to reassure about the impact on property taxes. He points out that the average increase of 39.3% will be compensated by a reduction of the mill rate to limit the impact on the municipal tax bill for 2023.

“The amount on the tax bill is mostly established by the property value in combination with the millrate. While the real estate market, which we do not control, determines the market value of properties, it is the Municipal Council who determines the mill rate. Although the equation is not perfect, we are striving to keep the impact below the inflation rate, as we have done in the past nine years”, reminds Mayor Bourelle.

Beaconsfield’s administrative rigour is even more remarkable considering that half of the municipal budget is determined by the Montréal Agglomeration. Over the last years, the quotes-parts paid to Montréal have been affected by increases exceeding the inflation rates. For that matter, Beaconsfield took legal action in 2020 – for an amount that has since reached more than six million dollars – against the City of Montréal and the Québec Government. The dispute relates to the penalizing method whichis used to calculate the amount that Beaconsfield must remit to Montréal.

“As with every tabling of a new role, the municipal administration is already working on minimizing the impact of the increased property values to keep the increase of the next tax bill below the inflation rate which represents the rising cost of living. Despite the inappropriately high contribution for regional services that we must pay to the City of Montréal, we will do everything necessary to preserve our taxpayers’ ability to pay while maintaining quality services that contribute to the quality of everyday life in Beaconsfield”, assures Mayor Bourelle.

Beaconsfield, August 25, 2022 – Mayor Georges Bourelle, members of City Council and Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, proudly inaugurated Briarwood Park, which was completed at the end of July.

The newly redeveloped park offers an inclusive and contemporary design concept with accessibility in mind for individuals of all ages and abilities so that they can have an experience that meets their needs and aspirations. The play modules are aimed at tactile, motor, cognitive and sensory exploration. It also offers a completely new-to-Beaconsfield addition: A splash pad area!

A contract in the amount of $1,220,135 was awarded in July 2021 for the improvements to Briarwood Park. The City of Beaconsfield obtained a non-repayable contribution of $723,558 from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) administered by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).

“The City of Beaconsfield is very grateful for this partnership opportunity. We are pleased to be able to offer residents the opportunity to play and exercise on an inclusive, quality playground. This park will benefit children and adults in the neighbourhood, including the disabled and mobility-impaired population, who will be able to enjoy the benefits of outdoor play,” stated Mayor Bourelle.

“I am truly pleased that Beaconsfield is benefiting from this federal support aimed at helping communities across Canada rebound from the pandemic through investments that support local quality of life. The City of Beaconsfield is renowned for its focus on providing quality public spaces, like Briarwood Park, where citizens can meet, enjoy their outdoor surroundings, and experience a strong sense of community”, declared MP Scarpaleggia.

About the CCRF

The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) was launched in June 2021. A total of $500 million has been granted over two years to Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs), including $107 million to CED to invest in shared and inclusive public spaces in Quebec. As public health restrictions ease, the Government of Canada remains committed to investing in shared spaces to make them safer, greener and more accessible. This in turn will stimulate local economies, create jobs and improve the quality of life for Canadians. This funding helps communities:

• adapt community spaces and assets so that they may be used safely in accordance with local public-health guidelines; and
• build or improve community spaces to encourage Canadians to re-engage in and explore their communities and regions.

Residents opposed to the project and its excessive costs for Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield, August 23, 2022 – The mayor of Beaconsfield, Georges Bourelle, and the members of Municipal Council released the survey and results of citizen consultations which show that the population is opposed to the noise barrier project proposed by the Ministère des Transports (MTQ) primarily due to its excessive costs.

The survey data as well as the presentation by the experts who conducted the survey are now available on the City’s website at https://bit.ly/3QPfaGz (data) and https://bit.ly/2F4eOJp (presentation).

Mayor Bourelle had also written, as a matter of urgency, to the ministers of Transport and Health and Social Services following a statement by Montréal’s Public Health Department regarding a health issue which contradicts the affirmations of the MTQ experts.

As a reminder, until last May, the MTQ had always maintained that the project was not linked in any way to a health issue but was intended only to improve the quality of life for residents living close to the highway corridor on the south side. Even during the public session on May 17, MTQ officials had assured the population that there were no data regarding health issues in Beaconsfield caused by the highway. However, in June, an expert of the Public Health Department, Dr. David Kaiser, affirmed the contrary in response to representations made by citizens and Mayor Bourelle. Dr. Kaiser who is a renowned specialist in the field, assured that the health of citizens living within 150 metres on both sides of the highway is compromised by the noise, causing stress, sleep loss, cardiac problems, amongst others.

“Considering the new information and these contradictory positions, I have written twice, in June and July, to the responsible ministers of Transport and Health, François Bonnardel and Christian Dubé, asking them for clarification. We need to know whether there is a health issue for our citizens living close to Highway 20, as stated by Dr. Kaiser.

“This has become a crucial question. For years, the MTQ project has only included the construction of a barrier on the south side of the highway to improve the quality of life for the residents living south of the highway. If there is a health risk, this would also apply to the population north of the highway corridor”, explains Mayor Bourelle.

If a health issue exists, the project will become the government’s responsibility and must therefore be undertaken entirely at its expense. If this is not the case, the City would have to bear 25% of the costs for a noise barrier built only on the south side, as per the agreement concluded with the MTQ in 2015. The construction of such a barrier is very expensive, as it also necessitates the relocation of major telecommunication and public utility infrastructure.

The project is currently estimated at approximately 60 million dollars. If the City had to bear 25% of the costs, this would represent the equivalent of its existing long-term debt. The scientific survey shows that such funding is not acceptable in the eyes of the population.

In view of the health issue indicated by the environmental health expert, Mayor Bourelle mentions that it was decided to wait for a response from the two ministers prior to establishing the course of action for this project.

During this period, a representative of Compteurs Lecomte will take the annual reading of your meter. This is usually done from outside your home.

If an indoor inspection is required, residents will be informed with a door hanger of the procedure to follow in order to do the water meater reading directly through the company's website. 

The by-law on the quality of drinking water requires municipalities to take annual samples of the drinking water in their distribution networks, from residents who agree to participate. The samples are then analyzed in the laboratory and the results are sent to the Ministry of the Environment (MDDELCC). Citizens who participated in this campaign will receive a letter with the official results from the City of Montreal's laboratory in the fall of 2022.  

Access to the water ramp at the corner of Lakeview and Lakeshore. 
For non-motorized watercraft requiring a trailer only        
A permit is required to pass through the gate to access the boat launch.
Cost of permit: $100 for the current year
Key: $100 deposit required

Documents required:
To obtain an annual access permit, you must provide the following documents:

• Photo and registration certificate of the boat
• Proof of residence (e.g. driver's licence, Hydro-Québec or telecommunication company bill)
• Quebec driving licence

You must present yourself in person at the permit counter in City Hall, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Beaconsfield during opening hours, Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Methods of payment accepted:

• Cash
• Debit or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)

For more information, write to permis@beaconsfield.ca

• Kayak
• Canoe
• Windsurf board
• Paddleboard

Starting the week of May 30 until September 
Extensive work including excavation, pipe changes, lighting and installation of electrical charging stations will prevent the use of regular parking spaces in the vicinity of the Recreation Centre starting the week of May 30. This work will continue until the end of September. Access to the Recreation Centre will still be through the main doors despite the work.

Cyclists will still be able to park their bicycles on the bike rack located in front of the Recreation Centre. The skatepark will remain accessible during the reconstruction.
Please plan to arrive in advance to your activity to avoid being late.

Alternative spaces
In order to limit the inconveniences caused by this project, the City has created temporary parking spaces in the green space located on the north side of the Recreation Centre. Please follow the appropriate indications for entries and exits and respect the designated area.

Parking spaces for the disabled and mobility impaired will also be set up temporarily along City Lane in front of the Recreation Centre.

• The marina property should be integrated with Centennial Park;
• The redevelopment of Centennial Park should preserve its natural character;
• The construction of a multi-purpose centre (including a library and community spaces) will serve as an anchor, allowing our community to enjoy this unique waterfront space.

Once again, we are proud to announce that the City of Beaconsfield has been named one of Montreal’s top employers for 2022.

For the third year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers have selected us based on criteria such as our retirement planning assistance, our parental leave support, and our sick and personal day policies. Our flexible work arrangements, tuition subsidies, and in-house training opportunities set us apart as a top employer.

Find the details of our nomination at reviews.canadastop100.com in the “Montréal’s Top Employers” section.

An amendment to By-law BEAC-033 regarding nuisances was adopted by Council on Monday.

This amendment prohibits the use of leaf blowers from June 1 to September 30 and will be in effect starting next year. 

The pertinent documentation relating to this amendment can be consulted below: 

• Rapport d'analyse d'un sondage téléphonique mené auprès des citoyens de la Ville de Beaconsfield - Léger (in French only)
• 14 environmental studies and documents 
  • Government of Canada - Particulate matter 2.5 and 10
  • Government of Canada - Fuels and air pollution
  • Government of Canada - Air pollutant emissions from transportation, off-road vehicles and mobile equipment
  • World health organization - Ambient (outdoor) air quality and health
  • Agglomération de Montréal - Inventaire 2010 des émissions de gaz à effet de serre corporatives (in French only)
    • Annexe A
      
    • Annexe B
    • Annexe C
    • Annexe D
  • Directrice santé publique de Montréal - bruit environnemental (in French only)
  • Directrice santé publique de Montréal - pollution atmosphérique (in French only)
  • Town of Lincoln Board of Health - Leaf blowers and health 
  • Jamie L. Banks, PhD, MS, Robert McConnell, Environmental Engineer - National emissions from lawn and garden equipment
  • Edmunds - emissions test : car vs. truck vs. leaf blower
  • Confédération suisse - Ce qu'il faut savoir sur les souffleurs et aspirateurs de feuilles mortes (in French only)
    
  • Évaluation des risques de la pollution urbaine sur la santé en Ile-de-France (in French only)
  • Un point sur la législation en France (in French only)
  • Medieco - Souffler des feuilles n'est pas anodin pour la santé! (in French only)

The Public Works department has noticed that certain sewer lines in your sector are blocked due to an accumulation of small branches and other small bits of debris which can only be there if they were purposefully put down the gaps in the sewer grates.  Recently, the accumulation of debris has caused many sewer back-ups.

We would ask for your cooperation in stopping this recurring issue in your sector by asking you to inform your children and anyone else who you might see putting debris in the gaps in the sewer grates of the consequences of their actions.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The City of Beaconsfield has implemented an automated call system called CodeRed to provide the means to reach citizens in an emergency. It is an efficient call system that can reach a large number of people in a very short time and can be deployed in a specific area, even a street if, for example, a broken water main were to force interruption of the water supply. In other cases, authorities could use it to announce an environmental accident, a gas leak or other emergency. The message could include information on procedures to be followed.

Is your phone number confidential, have you only a cell phone or have you moved in the last month?
The CodeRed database system contains numbers of landlines in our territory. In case of an emergency, citizens are called at home, on their cell, or at both numbers. If your phone number is not in the database, you will not be called. The CodeRed automated call system gives individuals and businesses the ability to add their own telephone or cellular numbers directly to the system's database. This can be done by visiting the City's website and clicking CodeRed.

Caller ID

When you see 866 419-5000 displayed, you will know the call is from the City. If you would like to hear the last message delivered to your phone, simply dial the number back.

This project complements other procedures already established as part of the City's emergency plan to improve efficiency during emergency situations.