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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...

Augusta Street Closure - November 2

Please be advised that Augusta Street (from Queen Street to Elias Street) will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2. This temporary closure is required to facilitate the installation of the new veterans crosswalk.

Approved by Council on July 21, 2026, the veterans crosswalk is a collaborative initiative between the Municipality of Port Hope and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 30, with funding and design input provided by the Legion and project coordination provided by the...

Walton Street Bridge Watermain Repair Beginning November 2, 2026

The Walton Street Bridge (between Mill Street South and Queen Street) will be reduced to one lane (east bound) until the end of November, while crews complete long-term repairs to the watermain located beneath the bridge and river. These repairs are related to the watermain break that occurred in December 2025.

During this period, some overnight work will be required on November 3 (west side of bridge) and November 4 (East side of bridge and areas of Mill Street South). Completing portions of the...

Certified Election Results for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to share the certified results of the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election:

Certified Election Results

Voter turnout for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election in the Municipality of Port Hope was 43.3%. Of the 16,300 eligible electors, 7,061 cast a ballot, including 30 electors who declined their ballot.

The following are official results for the summary of votes cast in the...

Downtown Closures to Accommodate HBIA Trick or Treat Night

The annual HBIA Trick or Treat night has grown in popularity, attracting hundreds of children last year. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. throughout the Downtown. For safety and to enhance the experience for all, there will be road closures to accommodate pedestrians.

From 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, the following closures will be in place:

Road Closures

• Walton Street (from Cavan Street to Mill Street)
• Ontario Street (from Thompson Drive to Walton) local traffic only to Brogdens Lane