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Reminder to Check Carbon Monoxide Alarms

November 1 to 7 is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week and Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to check and test their home Carbon Monoxide alarms

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, tasteless, and invisible gas that can be deadly if inhaled. Exposure to CO can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, burning eyes, confusion, drowsiness, or loss of consciousness. In severe cases, CO poisoning can cause brain damage and death.

To be sure that your home is...

Filming Policy Review Underway

The Municipality of Port Hope is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Filming Policy, including the permitting process, to ensure it is clear, fair, and effective. This initiative aims to protect our community, reflect local needs, and maximize the economic and cultural benefits of filming in Port Hope.

Our historic downtown, heritage streetscapes, and proximity to the Greater Toronto Area have made Port Hope an attractive location for film productions. While filming brings valuable...

Special Council Meeting – November 4, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council will receive an interim report from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. regarding the Ward Boundary Review and Council Composition Review, including next steps in the community engagement process.

The session is open to the public and the meeting will be live streamed on the Municipality’s YouTube channel.

For questions,...

More tickets have mysteriously appeared for IT: Welcome to Derry

Tickets have just been released for IT: Welcome to Derry for 5:00 p.m. October 29. Reserve your seats before they disappear forever!

IT: Welcome to Derry's red carpet Canadian Premiere is happening at the Capitol Theatre Port Hope tomorrow, October 29 at 5:00 p.m.! We will be showing Episodes 1 and 2 of IT: Welcome to Derry back to back. This chilling TV series stars Port Hope as the horror-filled town of Derry, Maine.

This Port Hope audience will be the FIRST to see Episode 2 of the series at...

Port Hope to Host Exclusive Canadian Premiere of HBO’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - Port Hope, ON

In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, Ontario Creates, Port Hope Tourism, and Crave, the home of HBO in Canada, the Municipality of Port Hope is proud to share that the official Canadian premiere of the highly anticipated HBO Original series IT: Welcome to Derry will take place at the historic Capitol Theatre - one of the franchise’s iconic filming locations - on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

The event will unfold in two parts: