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Half-Load Restrictions Begin on Municipal Roads

During the spring thaw, most rural roads become too soft to withstand the weight of a fully loaded truck, regardless of the number of axles.

To reduce damage to our roads during this time of year, weight restrictions of five tonnes per axle (half-loads) on all rural roads within the Municipality of Port Hope are imposed from March 3 to April 30, 2025.

The restriction timeline may be altered as conditions are monitored.

Please check with Northumberland County for any weight restrictions that may...

Special Council Meeting – March 4, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this Meeting, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 in order to consider items pertaining to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, effecting the Municipality or local board - Section 239(2)(e) and advice that is subject to...

Contract Awarded for Final Phase of Walton Street Reconstruction

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that Behan Construction has been awarded the contract for the third and final phase of the Walton Street Reconstruction Project. The tender process concluded on February 10, 2025, and involved a fair and equitable evaluation of all submitted bids, ensuring selection based on compliance with project specifications, cost-effectiveness, and contractor experience. The chosen bid aligns with the project's approved budget.

Behan Construction,...

Council to Consider the Removal of Holding at 6710 Ganaraska Road - April 1, 2025

The Council of the Corporation of The Municipality of Port Hope intends to consider a By-law under Section 36 of the Planning Act to remove the 'H5' - Holding provision. The request is scheduled to go before Council at the April 1, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

The subject lands are located at 6710 Ganaraska Road in the Municipality of Port Hope. The owner wants to construct a single detached residential dwelling and removal of the H5 Provision (Application ZB01-2025), and a Site Plan...

Free Spring Workshop Series for Business Owners and Operators Launches in Port Hope

For Immediate Release
Monday, February 24, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Business and Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland and the Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce to deliver the Business Series Workshops to Port Hope this spring. From March to June, local business owners, operators, and entrepreneurs can attend free monthly workshops to upskill or reskill and assist them in today's competitive economy.

The workshop...