Public Notices

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.

2026 Fire Prevention Week is October 4 to 10

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to support Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the simple steps people can take to recharge safely. Safe charging means making smart choices every time you plug in.

Many devices used in our daily lives, like phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes, and scooters, run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which...

Fall Tree Maintenance Program

The annual tree trimming program is now underway in Port Hope. Regular pruning helps keep municipal trees healthy, encourages strong growth and removes dead, damaged, or diseased branches before they become a safety concern.

The work is completed in the fall because trees are entering their dormant season. During this time, pruning causes less stress on the tree and allows it to recover more effectively before new growth begins in the spring. Fall trimming also makes it easier for crews to...