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Voting Period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election Officially Open

The voting period for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election is officially open, and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Eligible electors can vote online or by telephone using the personalized voting information provided in their Voter Information Letter (VIL).

Residents who have not received a VIL can still be added to the Voters’ List in order to cast their ballot. Email the election team or call 905-885-4544 ext. 0 for assistance.

Voting Period

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Toronto and Ridout Intersection Closure - October 8

Please be advised that the Toronto Road and Ridout Street intersection is currently closed as we address a watermain repair. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.  

Some customers may experience low water pressure, and localized water shut-offs may be necessary to complete repairs. Crews are on-site working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and the intersection will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. 

2026-10-08

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings, the Hope Transfer Station, Transit Services, the Town Park Recreation Centre, the Jack Burger Sports Complex, and the Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

All municipal services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

For urgent services related to water, wastewater, or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

Long-Time Community Leader Honoured Through Park Renaming Ceremony

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - Port Hope, ON

This weekend, members of Council, Municipal staff, family, friends, community organizations and residents gathered at Kinsmen Park to celebrate the life and legacy of long-time Councillor, Deputy Mayor and dedicated community volunteer Jeff Lees through the official renaming of the park to Jeff Lees Memorial Kinsmen Park.

The ceremony recognized Jeff’s extraordinary contributions to the Municipality of Port Hope and the many community...

Municipality of Port Hope to Welcome New Interim Director of Development Services

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Bridgeman as the new Interim Director of Development Services, effective October 13, 2026.

Mr. Bridgeman holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies, School of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Waterloo and a Diploma in Public Administration from the University of Western Ontario. In his most recent role as Commissioner of Community Growth and Economic...