Public Notices

Special Council Meeting – Tuesday, April 22, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council members will participate in a Council workshop session with representatives from Strategy Corp with regard to the development of a 2025-2028 strategic plan for the Municipality of Port Hope.

This initial Council strategic plan workshop is designed to examine findings collected from interviews, workshops, and surveys...

Easter Holiday Closures

Residents are advised of the following impacts to services due to the upcoming Easter Holiday. 

Administrative building closures:

Municipal administrative buildings are closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21, 2025.

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

Transit service impacts:

Municipal Transit service will run on a modified schedule for the holiday weekend.

• Friday, April 18 - no transit service
• Saturday, April 19 -...

Statement on the Rose Glen Road Industrial Fire

On April 9, 2025, a fire broke out at an industrial chemical plant in our community. It was a high-risk situation that required an extensive and coordinated response. All three fire stations in our Municipality were deployed, which included 14 apparatus and over 40 of our firefighters to contain and suppress the blaze, preventing what could have been a far more serious incident.

Mutual aid played a key role in this effort. Members from Cobourg Fire Department assisted at the scene with their...

Ganny Weekend Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny returns this weekend to the mighty Ganaraska River on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Please take note of the following impacts:

Road closures

Residents are advised of the following road closures on Saturday, April 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate the annual race.

• Barrett Street Bridge (closure begins Friday, April 11 at 8:00 a.m. until Saturday, April 12, at 6:00 p.m.)
• Barrett Street (from Cavan Street to Ontario Street)
• Maitland Street (from Ontario Street to...

MTO Preliminary Work Underway for Upcoming Bridge Replacement

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has begun preliminary work in advance of a major infrastructure project that includes improvements to the Choate Road and Ganaraska River Bridges.

This extensive project is expected to take place over the next six construction seasons (May to December). The Municipality has heard from residents in the immediate area and has been advocating for more details on the expected traffic impacts along Choate Road. Staff continue to push for additional information to...