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Design work begins for Cavan Street and Highland Drive Reconstruction

The early stages of the Cavan Street and Highland Drive Reconstruction Project are now underway. The design phase contract has been awarded to CIMA Canada Inc. (CIMA+), who will lead the investigations and detailed engineering needed to prepare reconstruction plans.

The project area includes:

• Cavan Street (from Walton Street to Highland Drive)
• Highland Drive (from Cavan Street to the west side of the Jack Burger Sports Complex)

This reconstruction will include a full road rebuild, replacement of...

Sanitary Sewer Flushing

Residents are advised that vactor truck flushing and CCTV camera inspections of the sanitary sewer system will begin on Monday, October 27, 2025, and will occur until the end of November. During this time, there will be minor traffic impacts and, for public and staff safety, occasional night work to avoid high traffic volumes.

Vactor truck flushing is an important maintenance task that cleans the sewer systems by using a high-pressure hose reel and vacuum to remove silt, debris, and tree root...

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings, the Hope Transfer Station, Transit Services, the Town Park Recreation Centre, the Jack Burger Sports Complex, and the Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

All municipal services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

For urgent services related to water, wastewater, or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

2025 Fire Prevention Week is October 5 to 11

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It highlights how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely.

Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day, like smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones...

Transit Update – Walton Street Reopening

Walton Street is officially open, and transit service has now returned to its regular routes for both Route A and Route B. As a result, the temporary stops on South Street, Strachan Street, Pine Street, and Gifford Street are no longer in service.

Beginning October 14, transit fares will also resume for both Route A and Route B, following the completion of the Walton Street Reconstruction.

Also, if you purchased a September pass for Route C, it will remain valid until October 14 to make up for the...