Public Notices

You are Invited to Connect with Council at the New Year Connections Events

All are invited to celebrate the New Year with two free events from your Port Hope Council:

New Year’s Levee

This is a great chance to connect with your Council and reflect on the year that has passed and look ahead to the opportunities the new year brings. Enjoy a reception with light snacks and entertainment on Saturday, January 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Free Swim and Skate

Take advantage of free public skating and swimming for all ages on January 11 at the Jack Burger Sports...

Notice of Waterfront Trail Closure - December 15 to 24

Work will be taking place near the A.K. Sculthorpe Woodland Marsh and the barrier beach along portions of Lake Ontario beginning December 15 until December 24. The barrier beach helps protect the Marsh, but it is part of a naturally eroding shoreline. This erosion speeds up during periods of extreme lake levels, creating risks for this sensitive area.

To help stabilize the shoreline, we are installing nature-based protection features called boulder headlands and adding fresh cobblestone material...

Nominations Now Open for Civic Awards

Nominations are now open for the Municipality of Port Hope’s Civic Awards Program, an annual initiative that recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to the community.

The program is designed to highlight a variety of elements that make up Port Hope’s inspiring culture by acknowledging those who contribute time, talent, and resources towards improving the quality of life in the community.

Nine categories are open to receive submissions: Outstanding Citizen, Outstanding Youth,...

Final Decision for 3852 Ganaraska Road

The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has issued its Final Decision for the proposed residential subdivision at 3852 Ganaraska Road.

What has been approved

On September 3, 2025, the OLT issued an Interim Decision that:

• approved the Zoning By-law Amendment in part; and
• approved, in principle, a Draft Plan of Subdivision on an interim basis, withholding its Final Order until conditions of draft approval were finalized.

On November 18, 2025, the OLT issued its Final Decision approving the draft plan conditions...

‘Toys for Tickets’ Program Launches December 1

We are pleased to announce the new ‘Toys for Tickets’ program, offering residents a chance to turn a parking ticket into holiday cheer. Parking tickets issued between December 1 and December 15 can be paid with a donation instead of cash. Acceptable donations include new, unwrapped children’s toys, non-perishable food items, clothing for infants and children, and gift certificates for teenagers.

All gifts must be in their original packaging and should not require batteries or glue. War toys will...