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Today is Election Day - October 26, 2026

With under 12 hours remaining to vote, 31.8% of eligible electors have cast their ballots.

Help spread the word - encourage your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to vote now!

Voter Assistance Centres are open today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

• Town Hall, 56 Queen Street; and
• Port Hope Community Hub, 5325 County Road 10,

Visit a Voter Assistance Centre if you:

• Need assistance voting
• Did not receive your Voter Information Letter or need to be added to the Voters' List 
• Would like to cast your...

Express Transit to Cobourg Currently Unavailable

Update 11:50 a.m.: The Express Cobourg Shuttle is back in service. Thank you for your patience. 

Residents are advised that the Express Cobourg Shuttle Bus is temporarily out of service. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible, thank you for your patience. 

2026-10-23

Your Voice, Your Choice. Last Four Days to Vote in Port Hope

As the final weekend of voting approaches, residents are reminded that there is still time to learn about the candidates and cast your ballot in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

Over the last several months, the Municipality’s Election Team has been dedicated to delivering an extensive election awareness campaign to help residents understand when and how to vote, where to find candidate information, and how to access voting assistance.

Election outreach has included:

• A dedicated...

Community Unites to Plant More Than 130 Trees at Rapley Park as Part of TD Tree Days

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - Port Hope, ON

More than 130 new trees were planted at Rapley Park on Sunday as community volunteers, Members of Council and TD executives joined the Municipality of Port Hope's Environmental Advisory Committee for a successful TD Tree Days event.

The tree planting brought together pre-registered volunteers of all ages who spent the afternoon enhancing the local green space, which contributed to the long-term health of the environment and helped...

Flags Lowered to Half-Mast Following Tragedy at CFB Wainwright

The Municipality of Port Hope is lowering flags at Town Hall and the three fire stations to half-mast following the tragedy at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright this weekend.

“On behalf of Council and the entire community of Port Hope, we extend our deepest condolences to members of the Canadian Armed Forces, their families, colleagues and all those affected by this tragedy,” notes Mayor Olena Hankivsky. “We join Canadians across the country in mourning and recognize the profound impact such...