Public Notices

Tender Open and Preemptive Work Beginning for Toronto Road/Victoria Street South Project

The tender process is now open for the watermain upsizing along Toronto Road and reconstruction of Victoria Street South. The tender closes on April 9, 2026, with construction set to begin in spring 2026 and major work expected to be completed by November 2026. Once a contractor is in place, more details and timelines will be communicated to the public. In the meantime, residents can expect to see prep work and surveying being completed in the area.

Over the past two decades, new residential...

Tribute for Former Councillor John Bickle

With great sadness, the Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the passing of former Councillor John Bickle who died on Monday, March 9, 2026.

A life-time resident of rural Port Hope, Mr. Bickle was a passionate advocate for agriculture and rural life. His commitment to public service spanned many years, including his tenure on Hope Township Council from 1997 to 2000, and later the Municipality of Port Hope Council from 2018 to 2022. In addition to his elected roles, Mr. Bickle also served on...

New In-person Engagement Drop-ins for the Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review

In 2025, the Municipality began the process of reviewing the current Council composition and ward boundaries. This work examines how effectively the existing structure and ward divisions work for our community. It considers several key factors, including population size, geography, community history, shared interests, and representation of minority groups. In the fall of 2025, the project consultant Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., conducted research and worked with municipal staff on the...

Bell Canada Infrastructure Upgrades – Walton Street

Bell Canada will be completing telecommunications upgrades on Walton Street, tentatively starting March 9. This work involves replacing aging copper lines and updating some newer lines that were installed during the Walton Street Reconstruction. During the reconstruction, most of Bell’s work focused on upgrading the underground infrastructure that supports their cables, they are now returning to update the actual lines.

Directdore Inc., working on behalf of Bell Canada, is anticipated to be on...

Half-Load Restrictions Begin on Municipal Roads

During the spring thaw, most rural roads become too soft to withstand the weight of a fully loaded truck, regardless of the number of axles.

To reduce damage to our roads during this time of year, weight restrictions of five tonnes per axle (half-loads) on all rural roads within the Municipality of Port Hope are imposed from March 1 to April 30, 2026.

The restriction timeline may be altered as conditions are monitored.

Please check with Northumberland County for any weight restrictions that may...