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Statutory Public Meeting – April 14, 2026

An application to change the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law has been received for the vacant lands south of Croft Street, east of Wellington Street within the Urban Area of the Municipality of Port Hope. The application was submitted by RFA Planning Consultants Inc. on behalf of the owner 2020910 Ontario Ltd. and is now considered complete under the Planning Act.

A Public Meeting will be held to consider this application (File: ZB01-2026 and OP01-2026) on April 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Town...

Applications Now Open for New Strategic Community Initiatives Funding Program

For Immediate Release 
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - Port Hope, ON   

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Community Strategic Initiatives Funding Program (CSIP), a new, streamlined approach to allocating Municipal funding that directly aligns with the goals outlined in the Municipality’s Strategic Plan.  

The CSIP replaces the former Community Grants and Donations Program and represents a shift toward strategic investment in community-led initiatives...

Ganny Weekend Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny returns this weekend to the mighty Ganaraska River on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Please take note of the following impacts:

Road closures

Residents are advised of the following road closures on Saturday, April 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate the annual race.

• Barrett Street Bridge (closure begins Friday, April 10 at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m.)
• Barrett Street (from Cavan Street to Ontario Street)
• Maitland Street (from Ontario Street to...

Easter Holiday Closures

Residents are advised of the following impacts to services due to the upcoming Easter Holiday. 

Administrative building closures:

Municipal administrative buildings are closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6, 2026.

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

Transit service impacts:

Municipal Transit service will run on a modified schedule for the holiday weekend.

• Friday, April 3 - no transit service
• Saturday, April 4 -...

Port Hope Police Service Board Extends Contract of Chief Tim Farquharson to March 2030

This media release is being circulated on behalf of the Port Hope Police Services Board:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The Port Hope Police Service Board is pleased to announce the extension of Tim Farquharson’s contract as Chief of Police, extending his leadership through March 2030.

As part of its continued commitment to strong, community-focused policing, the Board formally approved the extension in recognition of Chief Farquharson’s leadership and the positive impact he has had...