Public Notices

Arts Festival Road Closure - August 9

A reminder that the Port Hope Arts Festival is this Saturday, August 9, throughout Downtown. Residents are advised of the following impacts to accommodate this year’s festival:

Road Closures

• Augusta Street (from Queen Street to Elias Street) will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate the outdoor vendor market.
• Queen Street (from Walton Street to Augusta Street) will be closed from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. to accommodate an outdoor street concert. 

Parking Lot Closures

The parking lot at...

Burn Ban in Effect - Wednesday, August 6

Due to extremely dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires across Ontario and Manitoba, a County-wide Open Air Burn Ban is being implemented in Northumberland County, including the Municipality of Port Hope, effective immediately.

This burn ban has been enacted in coordination with fire services across the region to reduce the risk of wildfires and to protect public safety during this period of elevated fire danger.

Effective August 6, 2025, and until further...

Temporary Road Closure and Transit Detour – Cavan and Walton Street Intersection

As part of the ongoing Walton Street Reconstruction Project, crews will be working at the intersection of Cavan Street and Walton Street on Thursday, August 7, 2025, which will include some additional road closures and a limited water shut off.

This milestone marks the final connection required to complete the upgraded water system in Phase 3 of the Project.

Road Closures

To safely carry out the work, the following road closures will be in effect beginning at 7:00 a.m.:

• Cavan Street (from south of...

121 Cavan Street Debris Removal – Former File Factory Update

Beginning today, residents will see crews mobilizing at 121 Cavan Street (former File Factory) in preparation for the removal of fire related debris and cleanup on the site. Work is expected to take approximately one week with cleanup activities set to begin tomorrow, August 1. During this time, there may be temporary lane disruptions and increased truck traffic in the area. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to exercise caution when travelling near the immediate area.

As background, in July...

Civic Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings and the Port Hope Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. All services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Municipal recreation facilities, Transit service, and the Hope Transfer Station will be operate at regular hours on the holiday.

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