Public Notices

Dredging of Outer Harbour - July 7, 2025

Residents are advised that a suction dredge of the Port Hope outer harbour will be conducted beginning on Monday, July 7, 2025, to remove sediment build-up in the area. Work is expected to continue over the next several weeks. During this time, the boat launch and surrounding areas will remain open until further notice. If a closure is deemed necessary, a notice will be posted on the municipal website and at the work site.

The sediment removed will be placed on the West Beach near the water...

Council Meeting Schedule and Summer Recess

Please be advised that the Council meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, will be held virtually, via Zoom. This temporary change is to accommodate the schedules of Council Members and municipal staff, and to support upcoming audiovisual system upgrades.

When the agenda is published, it will include detailed instructions on how the public can view the meeting online or participate virtually.

Residents are also reminded that the Municipality will observe its summer meeting schedule. Accordingly, there...

Choate Road Long-Term Closure Notice

The Municipality has been notified that the long-term closure of Choate Road will begin on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. This closure is to accommodate the major MTO infrastructure project taking place surrounding highway 401. Signage about the closure has already been installed in the impacted areas by the construction team for the Ministry. 

The Municipality of Port Hope has committed to sharing impacts and road closures with residents as they are confirmed and become available by the Ministry of...

Canada Day Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Canada Day is fast approaching and residents are advised of the following impacts to accommodate this year's celebrations. 

Road Closures

The parade route has been adjusted this year due to the Walton Street Reconstruction Project. Residents are advised of the following road closures from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, to accommodate the annual Canada Day parade:

• Bramley Street South and North (from Charles Street to Trafalgar Street)
• Ridout/Walton Street (from Victoria Street to...

Filming Activities – July 2, 2025

Please note the changes to the July 2 schedule. The parking lot at 74 Queen Street will not be occupied by the film crews and Brewery Lane is longer being used. 

Shaftesbury Murdoch XIX Inc. will be in town next week filming scenes for an upcoming episode of Murdoch Mysteries. Filming will take place on John Street.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

On Canada Day, film crews will be set-dressing select storefronts on John Street. Crews will occupy some parking spaces on John Street and a private parking lot....