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Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is calling on all residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.

The Municipality of Port Hope is joining communities across Ontario on September 28 by asking everyone to take a minute and ensure there are working smoke alarms installed in their home.

Ontario continues to...

Closure Notice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Municipality of Port Hope will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

The following buildings and services will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, 2026:

• Town Hall
• Fire Administration Office
• Development Team Office
• Water Treatment Plant
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Joint Operation Centre
• Rural Works Yard
• Hope Transfer Station
• Port Hope Public Library Branches

The following buildings and services will remain open for service, rentals and scheduled programs:

• Town Park...

Intersection Closure – Toronto Road/Ridout Street

Residents are advised that the intersection of Toronto Road/Victoria Street South and Ridout Street/Lakeshore Road will be closed beginning Monday, September 28, at 6:00 a.m. for approximately three days (reopening by Wednesday, September 30, at 9:00 p.m.).

If possible, please avoid the area and use an alternate route, as traffic delays are expected. We recognize that this corridor is an important travel route for many residents and businesses, and we appreciate your patience and understanding...

Public Art Survey Now Open!

We are currently reviewing our Public Art Policy and are looking for community input to help guide its development.

Public art plays an important role in creating vibrant, welcoming and memorable communities. It can inspire conversation, celebrate local culture and history, enhance public spaces and foster a sense of pride and belonging for residents and visitors.

The refreshed policy will establish a clear framework for how public art is considered, selected, displayed, managed and maintained in...

Port Hope to Host a Special Screening of Gord Downie's The Secret Path

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, September 23, 2026- Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with Northumberland County, is honoured to invite community members to a special free screening of The Secret Path, the acclaimed film project created by the late Gord Downie. To observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the event will take place at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., and will be followed by a guest panel discussion...