Welcome Residents of Belfountain.ca

The BCO would like to provide the key highlights of week one of the Manors of Belfountain (Applicant) hearing.   

The hearing will resume on Tuesday February 18^th at 10 a.m.

1. Day 1 – Opening admin items – BCO water quality testing for 9 surface and deep wells and Belfountain Creek spring are accepted as evidence by OLT Chair following submission by applicant to have it dismissed
2. Day 1, 2 and 3 – Shepley – Applicant’s hydrogeologist
   • Almost a full day in cross examination by our lawyer David Donnelly
   • Contends water comes of MoB property to Belfountain Creek and he does not know how much
   • Also had no idea how many residences rely on the springs of Belfountain as a domestic water supply
3. Day 4 and 5 – Heywood – Applicant’s stormwater engineer
   • Confirmed rapid infiltration basin (RIB) is in the stormwater management design for MoB.
   • RIB not supported on the Oak Ridges Moraine – prohibited in regulation due to risk of contamination of aquifer
   • He acknowledged some of the water entering the lands from the south – 253 ha drainage area, ends up in Belfountain Creek
   • He had no idea how many residences rely on the springs of Belfountain as a domestic water supply
   • Excess fill storage on Phase 2 lands – over 100,000 m3
   • Half a day in cross examination by our lawyer David Donnelly
4. Day 5 – Ann Egan – Applicant’s wastewater engineer
   • Started evidence late in the afternoon on Feb 14
   • Back to evidence in chief on Tuesday the 18th

If you would like to listen in to week two, please click on this link for the access information

IMPORTANT Information Regarding the Manors of Belfountain OLT Hearing Feb 10th, 2025 at 10 a.m. 

CALEDON CHAMBER CONCERTS, presents…..

THE VENUTI STRING QUARTET – Saturday, March 1, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.

The Great Hall of St. James Anglican Church

60125 Old Church Road

Caledon East

The Venuti String Quartet is made up of some of the most sought after freelance musicians in Toronto. Their members frequently perform with many of the major orchestral ensembles in Toronto, including The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, The Canadian Opera Company, The National Ballet of Canada and Tafelmusik. They are a highly versatile group comfortable performing not only the great classical repertoire but also jazz, contemporary and many other musical genres. Their violinist, Drew Jurecka also composes and arranges for the quartet.

They have worked with artists and ensembles including Payadora Tango Ensemble, Jill Barber, Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company, The Hogtown Syncopators, The Gryphon Trio and The Art of Time Ensemble. The Venuti String Quartet can be heard frequently as recording artists for film and various recording projects including Royal Wood’s, Donovan Wood’s and Justin Gray’s most recent records. They are quartet in residence for Caledon Chamber Concerts. Upcoming shows for the quartet include performances at Massey Hall with Sarah McLachlan, shows with Laila Biali and their own performances for Barrie Concert Association. Past concerts include National Arts Centre, the Harbourfront Centre, the Toronto Music Garden Summer Concert Series and the Indian River Music Festival in Prince Edward Island.

Admission:  Free to 18 years old and under;  $40 per adult

Refreshments at intermission.

Further to our notice last week regarding access to the OTL hearing, which starts tomorrow February 10^th at 10am, we would like to provide this insight into one of the items to expect tomorrow.

Mr. Flowers who is the lawyer for the applicant, Mr. Spina, is going to submit a motion to contest the evidence of our experts, Garry Hunter and Les Stanfield.    You will hear their position.  Our lawyer, David Donnelly, will challenge this motion as this evidence is instrumental to our case.   One example of this evidence is the well testing that has been done under direction of the Belfountain Community Organization as Mr. Spina has failed to complete this basic task.  

While contesting the other party’s evidence is part of the process, we feel extremely grateful to have David Donnelly’s expertise representing the Belfountain Community and your interests regarding water quality, quantity, quality of life and financial wellbeing.

To listen to the OLT hearing, please follow the information in our last post found at this link. 

https://www.belfountain.ca/important-information-regarding-the-manors-of-belfountain-olt-hearing-feb-10th-2025-at-10-a-m/

Please consider donating to help us cover these legal fees.

The B.C.O. thanks the community for another fabulous potluck.  There were so many delicious dishes to enjoy.  Thank you to everyone who attended. 

Thank you to everyone who helped with the preparations and clean up.  Without you this could not have happened.  

We would also like to add a very special thank you to Sarah Boham for the outline of Belfountain’s 200th birthday in 2025 and Wendy Mitchell-Burke for the engaging talk about the new sculpture !

Wishing everyone the best for the holiday season. 

The Christmas Eve Luminaria is a beautiful tradition that the BCO would like to invite all residents and business owners in the Hamlet and environs to participate in. The more who participate, the more of a sight it will be; it makes Christmas Eve that much more special! It’s great to get out as a family with friends, enjoy the sight and meet your neighbours during the holiday season.  

 

For more read: http://www.belfountain.ca/christmas-eve-luminaria/

 

If you need bags, $4.00 for a bundle of 10. Contact the treasurer@belfountain.ca  for information and orders.

 

A couple of proven tricks can make a difference with the Luminaria bags and you will be able to save many of the bags for next year as well. Try the following for a safe display and easy clean-up:

1. double fold the top of the bag down a couple of inches to make a collar which will help stabilize the bag and prevent scorching
2. try “stubby” votive candles (Watson brand at the Dollar Store works well), instead of tea lights. They are 1 1/2″ and last about 8 hours 
3. an aluminum tartlet shell, placed in a pint size mason jar, then into the bag, works beautifully. Bonus: a safe and easy clean-up with no cat litter to deal with.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

The Belfountain Potluck is sold out.  See you there !

We are considering having a community “Pot Luck” get together at the Belfountain Community Hall on Old Main Street either December 18, 19, 20, 21, or 22.   It will be at 6pm.  

We would like to know that at least 20 people are available to attend with the dates you are available please before we book the hall and pay the associated costs.

Please provide your top three choices of dates.   If 20 people choose the same date, that will be the one we go ahead with.   If you are replying for more than one person, please indicate how many will be attending.  Please reply to secretary@belfountain.ca.

This will be a potluck….just a social gathering to wish your neighbours well.

Thank you for helping the BCO make this decision.

^{October 25th, 2024}

Milling, Base Repairs and Paving Notice on Bush St

Belfountain Rehabilitation and Corridor Improvements, Town of Caledon, Project 14-4065

This notice provides an update to the Belfountain Community regarding paving works on the Project 14-4065: Belfountain Rehabilitation and Improvements, Town of Caledon.

Peel’s contractor (Four Seasons Site Development Ltd.) has schedule milling, base repairs and paving works on Bush St (from Old Main St to Shaws Creek Rd) the week of October 28th 2024.

The schedule for paving works on Old Main St are tentative and subject to weather. In the event of rain or unforeseen circumstances the works maybe delayed. 

 What to expect:

•  We will maintain a single of traffic at all times, however, motorists should expect delays in travel as the operation is underway. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.
• During paving operations your driveway may temporarily be blocked as the machinery passes through the corridor. This will be temporary and short duration, however if you require immediate access in and out of your driveway during the operation – the paving crew and our site representatives will be there to assist you.

Who can I contact?