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Temporary Water Service Outage – Downtown-West Area

As part of the ongoing Walton Street Reconstruction Project, a scheduled water shut off will take place on Tuesday, July 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to facilitate a critical connection between the new and existing watermains.

This work is a key step toward completing the watermain upgrade and will allow for safety testing and, ultimately, property connections to the new system.

Affected Area

Properties located west of the Walton and Pine Streets intersection to Thomas Street.
Crews will be...

Port Hope Completes Tax Allocation Review and Introduces AI-Powered Educational Tool for Residents

For Immediate Release
Friday, July 11, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is providing an update on the completed Urban-Rural Tax Allocation Review, a detailed study undertaken to examine the historical and current distribution of property taxes across the Municipality’s Urban and Rural Wards since amalgamation of Hope Township and the Town of Port Hope in 2001.

The review was initiated by Resolution 46-2025, passed by Council in response to concerns raised by a group of residents,...

Civic Awards Program Engagement

The Civic Awards program recognizes the outstanding individuals who make Port Hope a stronger, kinder, and more vibrant community. As we evaluate and improve the program, we’re inviting residents to share their thoughts by completing a short survey.

The feedback received will help guide updates to key areas of the program, including:

• General awareness and understanding of the Civic Awards
• How the program is delivered by the Municipality
• Ceremony format and presentation
• Award categories and selection...

Chemetron Lagoon Parking Lot and Waterfront Trail Partial Opening

The revitalization work being completed by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) at the Chemetron Lagoon (part of the Port Hope Area Initiative) is progressing well. We are excited to announce that the parking lot and access to the Waterfront Trail are now open for through-only access.

Due to the nature of the previous site – an industrial waste lagoon for a pigment production facility – the area remains under active monitoring to ensure it meets all safety and environment regulations. Testing and...

Engagement Rates High as Eligible Residents Register for New Northumberland Broadband Network

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

Northumberland County’s Broadband Project continues to make significant progress and represents a major improvement for residents of the Municipality of Port Hope. As part of this county-wide initiative, approximately 11,000 homes and businesses across mostly rural areas throughout Northumberland will be eligible to gain access to high-speed internet - including about 1,000 locations right here in Port Hope.

This project is a...