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Port Hope Convenes Leaders to Address Community Concerns with Port Hope Area Initiative Project

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – Port Hope, ON

On Monday, July 20, Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky convened a meeting with presidents and senior representatives from Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), the Honourable David Piccini, Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South, and other stakeholders to address key community concerns regarding the Port Hope Area Initiative...

Burn Ban Lifted – Monday, July 20

Fire and Emergency Services has lifted the Burn Ban, effective immediately.

Residents are reminded to follow the open-air burning By-laws and to always use extreme caution when performing open air burns. For more information on our Burn Permits visit porthope.ca/burn-permits.

Failure to comply with the open-air burning By-law may result in fines and/or charges under the Ontario Fire Code and Municipal By-Laws.

For updates and additional information, please visit your porthopefire.ca.

2026-07-20

Municipality of Port Hope Responds to Wildland Fire Smoke and Poor Air Quality

For Immediate Release
Thursday, July 16, 2026 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is reminding residents that smoke from numerous wildland fires burning across Ontario continues to affect local air quality, creating hazy conditions and increasing health risks for vulnerable individuals.

Ontario is currently experiencing approximately 180 active wildland fires, with smoke being carried across much of the province. While many of these fires are occurring far from Port Hope, changing...

Burn Ban in Effect – July 15, 2026

Due to dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires in northern Ontario, a Municipal-wide Open Air Burn Ban is being implemented in Port Hope, effective immediately.

All forms of open-air burning are strictly prohibited within the Municipality of Port Hope, including but not limited to:

• Backyard campfires or fire pits
• Brush and yard waste burning
• Agricultural burns
• Fireworks
• Any fire not contained within a CSA-approved outdoor appliance (where permitted)

Important...

Wildfire Smoke Affecting Air Quality in Port Hope

The Municipality of Port Hope is receiving inquiries from residents regarding the smell of smoke in the community. Smoke from ongoing forest fires in northern Ontario is affecting air quality across many parts of the province, including our area.

Residents may notice smoky conditions or reduced air quality as weather patterns shift and carry smoke into the region.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued information and health guidance related to outdoor activities during periods of...