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?

September,19^th,2024

Milling, Base Repairs and Paving Notice on Old Main 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.

Further to the previous progress update notice sent on August,23^rd,2024 – Peel’s contractor (Four Seasons Site Development Ltd.) has expedited their work schedule and will be initiating milling, base repairs and paving works on Old Main St (from Caledon Mountain Drive to River Rd) early next week.

The paving works next week do not include Bush Street, or the driveway apron paving. Those works will be completed at a later date (expected mid-October 2024) when the slope stability and landscaping works on Bush Street are completed.

The schedule for paving works on Old Main St is as follows. Please note the dates below are tentative to weather.

 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?

Hosted by Belfountain Heritage Society in partnership with the Town of Caledon 

This is a FREE event but participants must register to attend and space is limited.  Use this link to register: Heritage Block Printing Workshop | Culture Days 2024

**REGISTRATION REQUIRED**

Learn how to block print, as printing was done in the pioneering days, while learning about the historic houses, features and people that make Belfountain such a distinctive heritage hamlet! Belfountain artist Wendy Mitchell will guide participants how to create a block print, or select one of the pre-constructed block prints on-hand, to be inked for printing. Heritage displays will highlight some of the many historical buildings in Belfountain and the people who lived there. Hosted by the Belfountain Heritage Society volunteers whose focus is to preserve the past for the future!

All ages workshop, children 13 years old or under must be accompanied by an adult.

Date and time

Sat, Sep 21, 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Location:

Belfountain Community Hall 

17204 Mississauga Road

Belfountain, ON

This workshop is the first opportunity for Belfountain residents and community at large, to help make decorations to be used in our bi-centenary in 2025.

In 2025, the hamlet of Belfountain turns 200 years old.  Historically, the Belfountain Community Organization has arranged Salamander Festival each year in September.    The Region of Peel is currently performing substantial road rehabilitation works that are to continue through the fall in the center of the hamlet.

Considering these factors, the Belfountain Community Organization has decided not to host Salamander Festival in September 2024.    Instead, we will pool our resources with the Belfountain Heritage Society and seek support from the Town of Caledon and Region of Peel to create a magnificent event in 2025 to celebrate our hamlet’s historic 200^th  anniversary. 

We have received the update notice below from the Region of Peel for residents of Belfountain.   

The Belfountain Community Organization encourages property owners with driveway aprons affected by this notice to reach out to the Region of Peel Project Manager through the contact  indicated in this notice.    

August,23^rd,2024

Project Update

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

 This notice provides the Belfountain community an update on the Project 14-4065: Belfountain Rehabilitation and Improvements, Town of Caledon.

The Region of Peel retained Four Seasons Site Development Ltd. to undergo construction in Belfountain. The construction works started August,12^th,2024, and since then Four Seasons has progressed well with their works.

Schedule For Construction Activities

 Below are outstanding construction activities and expected completion dates for each.

Please note that these timelines are tentative to several factors such as contractors progress, weather, and varying site conditions. Actual start and completion dates may vary.

 Driveway Apron Paving

Before starting the paving work, the Region’s site representative will discuss with property owners about how much of their apron will be paved. Usually, gravel driveway aprons are paved up to the property line, but due to community feedback requesting less paving, the Region will collaborate with property owners to adjust the extent of the paving.

Communication

The Region of Peel is committed to providing you periodic updates as the works progress. The next project update notice will be provided prior to the start of paving works.

Please visit our webpage: https://www.peelregion.ca/pw/construction/cal/144065.htm for updates on construction and more details regarding the project.

The webpage can also be accessed via the QR code (use your phone camera to access):

Who can I contact?

Peel Region has field representative on site (construction inspector). Should you require assistance during construction you can reach out to the construction inspector or project manager directly. The contact information is below:

Dear Belfountain Community members,

We hope you are enjoying some summer sunshine and soaking in time outdoors in beautiful Belfountain. If you are in the mood for some fun summer reading, we suggest taking a look back at the “View from Belfountain”, published 10 years ago !

This article expresses just how long we have been working to protect our community and how well we come together to make a positive difference. We hope you enjoy reading this flashback and reflect on the wonderful people who have made Belfountain what it is today.

Of course we must mention the community members whose legacy we carry on as we protect nature: Jenni Le Forestier, who’s spirit lives on in music, the wind in the trees and our continued fight to protect our water and wildlife, and Frank and Sylvia Schenk, who were talented florists and dedicated environmental stewards, along so many other individuals who we continue to carry with us in our thoughts and actions as we protect Belfountain.

Looking back on the “View from Belfountain” allows us to venture forward as we continue to connect as residents working to protect our wildlife and heritage in the hamlet we so graciously call our home.

 Sincerely Yours,

 The BCO Board of Directors