Public Notices

Civic Holiday Closures

Residents are advised of the following impacts to service due to the upcoming Civic Holiday.

Administrative building closures

Municipal administrative buildings will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026 for the Civic holiday. Services will resume on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at their usual operating hours. 

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

Other Municipal Services

Please note the following services will also...

Notice of Intent to Dispose of Surplus Real Estate - Lakeshore Road

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of Port Hope will consider, pursuant to Section 270(1), as applicable, of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, declaring the following lands as surplus:

Property One:

• Part of PIN 51064-0883 (LT), being Part of Haskill Road from Lakeshore Road south to Lake Ontario, Port Hope; and
• PIN 51064-0867 (LT), being Part of Lot 15, Road Allowance Between Concession 1 and Broken Front, Port Hope, Ontario; and,
• PIN 51064-1993 (LT), being...

Burn Ban Lifted – Monday, July 20

Fire and Emergency Services has lifted the Burn Ban, effective immediately.

Residents are reminded to follow the open-air burning By-laws and to always use extreme caution when performing open air burns. For more information on our Burn Permits visit porthope.ca/burn-permits.

Failure to comply with the open-air burning By-law may result in fines and/or charges under the Ontario Fire Code and Municipal By-Laws.

For updates and additional information, please visit your porthopefire.ca.

2026-07-20

Burn Ban in Effect – July 15, 2026

Due to dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires in northern Ontario, a Municipal-wide Open Air Burn Ban is being implemented in Port Hope, effective immediately.

All forms of open-air burning are strictly prohibited within the Municipality of Port Hope, including but not limited to:

• Backyard campfires or fire pits
• Brush and yard waste burning
• Agricultural burns
• Fireworks
• Any fire not contained within a CSA-approved outdoor appliance (where permitted)

Important...

Wildfire Smoke Affecting Air Quality in Port Hope

The Municipality of Port Hope is receiving inquiries from residents regarding the smell of smoke in the community. Smoke from ongoing forest fires in northern Ontario is affecting air quality across many parts of the province, including our area.

Residents may notice smoky conditions or reduced air quality as weather patterns shift and carry smoke into the region.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued information and health guidance related to outdoor activities during periods of...