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Half-Load Restrictions Begin on Municipal Roads

During the spring thaw, most rural roads become too soft to withstand the weight of a fully loaded truck, regardless of the number of axles.

To reduce damage to our roads during this time of year, weight restrictions of five tonnes per axle (half-loads) on all rural roads within the Municipality of Port Hope are imposed from March 1 to April 30, 2026.

The restriction timeline may be altered as conditions are monitored.

Please check with Northumberland County for any weight restrictions that may...

Transit Update: Cobourg Express Shuttle

Update: 2/23/26: The Cobourg Express Shuttle is currently utilizing the ROLLS van for Cobourg Trips. This vehicle can only accommodate two passengers per trip, which means riders will now need to book their trips in advance.

If you would like to schedule a ride, please call 905‑885‑9891 to speak with our transit team. They are doing everything they can to accommodate everyone during this time and ensure travel needs are met as smoothly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding while we work to...

We're Hiring for Summer

Applications are now being accepted to fill a wide variety of jobs at the Municipality of Port Hope for summer 2026. Fantastic opportunities are available in many of our departments. Gain valuable hands-on experience with competitive compensation in these rewarding summer contracts.

Summer jobs run from approximately May to September. Visit our Careers webpage for specific details on each job posting.

The Municipality of Port Hope is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and...

Special Council Meeting – February 24, 2026

Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 3, 2026 considered Staff Report WE-01-26 – Garden Hill Dam Environmental Assessment.

At this meeting, Council directed staff to invite Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) and County of Northumberland to provide  more information to Council related to this matter at a future meeting no later than the end of February 2026.

As such, a Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the...

Hazardous Weather - Facility Closures – February 18, 2026

Update 2/18/26 at 5:00 p.m.: The Transfer Station is now closed for the evening, due to freezing rain. 

Update 2/18/26 at 11:15 a.m.: Municipal recreation facilities and the Port Hope Public Library will be opening at noon today. Staff will continue to monitor winter storm warnings and if cancellations are necessary, registrants will be contacted directly. If you are uncertain about an event not run by the municipality, residents are encouraged to contact their sport organizations directly.