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Transit Update: Cobourg Express Shuttle

Update 2/19/26: Tomorrow (Friday, February 20, 2026), the Cobourg Express Shuttle will run to and from Cobourg at 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m., Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the shuttle will run every half hour until 8:00 p.m. The team will be utilizing the ROLLS van for most of the day and spots may be limited to two people per trip. 

Update 2/19/26: Today (Thursday, February 19, 2026), the Cobourg Express Shuttle will run to and from Cobourg at 10:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.,...

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.

Changes to Downtown Parking Fees begin February 17

For the first time in 13 years, all downtown metered on‑street parking spaces and paid municipal parking lots will see a $0.50 per hour rate increase beginning February 17. The weekday parking rate for paid municipal lots and metered on‑street spaces, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., will rise from $1.00 to $1.50 per hour.

Parking will continue to be free after 6 p.m. and on weekends. Users with a valid accessible parking permit or veteran graphic licence plate may still park for free in any space if...