Public Notices

Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is calling on all residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.

The Municipality of Port Hope is joining communities across Ontario on September 28 by asking everyone to take a minute and ensure there are working smoke alarms installed in their home.

Ontario continues to...

Closure Notice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Municipality of Port Hope will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

The following buildings and services will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, 2026:

• Town Hall
• Fire Administration Office
• Development Team Office
• Water Treatment Plant
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Joint Operation Centre
• Rural Works Yard
• Hope Transfer Station
• Port Hope Public Library Branches

The following buildings and services will remain open for service, rentals and scheduled programs:

• Town Park...

Intersection Closure – Toronto Road/Ridout Street

Residents are advised that the intersection of Toronto Road/Victoria Street South and Ridout Street/Lakeshore Road will be closed beginning Monday, September 28, at 6:00 a.m. for approximately three days (reopening by Wednesday, September 30, at 9:00 p.m.).

If possible, please avoid the area and use an alternate route, as traffic delays are expected. We recognize that this corridor is an important travel route for many residents and businesses, and we appreciate your patience and understanding...

Public Art Survey Now Open!

We are currently reviewing our Public Art Policy and are looking for community input to help guide its development.

Public art plays an important role in creating vibrant, welcoming and memorable communities. It can inspire conversation, celebrate local culture and history, enhance public spaces and foster a sense of pride and belonging for residents and visitors.

The refreshed policy will establish a clear framework for how public art is considered, selected, displayed, managed and maintained in...

Port Hope Fair Parking Restrictions and Transit Interruptions

The annual Port Hope Fair is back from September 17 to 20, 2026. Residents are reminded of the following impacts:

Road Closures

McCaul Street will be closed east of Deblaquire Street. 

Parking restrictions

To alleviate traffic congestion and ensure emergency vehicle access to the fair grounds and surrounding neighbourhood, there will be no parking from September 17 at 8:00 a.m. to September 20 at 5:00 p.m. on the following streets:

• No-parking on the west side of Elgin Street North (from Ward Street...