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Port Hope Celebrates Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month

Each June, communities across Ontario celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) and Seniors Month.

Recreation and Parks Month

JRPM is recognized by municipalities, community organizations, and schools as a way of promoting the benefits of being active and recognizing the contribution that recreation and parks make to quality of life. This initiative, launched by Parks and Recreation Ontario, reminds us that access to parks and recreation is a fundamental human need that helps foster...

Temporary Detour for Route A – Monday, June 2, 2025

To accommodate construction work and a minor road closure on Pine Street N (from South Street to Walton Street), a temporary detour will be in effect for Route A on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

During this time, Route A will follow its regular path along South Street, then detour as follows:

• North on Pine Street N
• West on Bruton Street
• South on Julia Street
• Rejoining the regular route at Walton Street

Please note that Stops A3 and A4 will not be in service during the detour....

Port Hope Honoured with 2025 Community Relations Campaign of the Year

For Immediate Release
Friday, May 30, 2025 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is proud to announce that it has received an award for Community Relations Campaign of the Year at the 2025 Achieving Communications Excellence (ACE) Awards, hosted by the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Toronto Chapter.

This award recognizes the success of the ‘Port Hope Digs Walton’ campaign — a communications and engagement strategy developed to support residents, businesses, and the broader...

Special Council Meeting – Tuesday, June 3, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

During this meeting, Council Members will participate in a training session led by John Mascarin of Aird & Berlis LLP, Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality of Port Hope. The session will focus on the implications of the recently passed legislation expanding Strong Mayor Powers to 169 additional Ontario municipalities, including the...

Parking Updates and Support During the Walton Street Reconstruction

The Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the challenges that residents, businesses, and visitors have experienced during the current phase of the Walton Street reconstruction project—particularly with respect to parking access and availability.

We recognize that the temporary loss of access to private driveways and parking lots has caused considerable inconvenience, especially for those with specific mobility needs or loading/unloading requirements. We sincerely appreciate your patience and...