Public Notices

Deadline Approaching to Submit Civic Award Nominations

Residents are reminded that the deadline to submit a nomination for the Civic Awards program is only one month away, on March 5, 2026.

The Civic Awards Ceremony is an annual event hosted by the Municipality to recognize people for their outstanding achievements and contributions in Port Hope.

If you know a local citizen, community organization, or group who has contributed their time, talents, and resources towards improving the quality of life in the community, help us to acknowledge and thank...

Statutory Public Meetings – February 10, 2026

7773 Longyear Lane

An application to change the Zoning By-law has been received for the property at 7773 Longyear Lane. The application was submitted by Clark Consulting Services on behalf of Scott and Krystal Longyear and is now considered complete under the Planning Act.

A Public Meeting will be held to consider this application (File: ZB05-2025) on February 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall (56 Queen Street). The meeting is open to everyone and will also be live-streamed on the Municipality’s...

Initial Project Description submitted for New Nuclear project at Wesleyville Site in Port Hope

The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD) for the proposed New Nuclear project at the Wesleyville site in Port Hope to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC). The IPD and its summaries are now available on the IAAC website for public review and comment.

This submission marks an important regulatory milestone and the first step in the federal impact assessment process. The Impact Assessment process, led...

2026 Municipal Election Webpage Now Live!

The 2026 Municipal and School Board Election is on Monday, October 26, 2026!

The official election website porthopevotes.ca is now live and serves as a hub for all election-related information. On this site, you will find key election dates, information for those considering running for council, important resources for voters, and a ‘Meet the Candidates’ webpage (coming after the nomination deadline).

Review these pages regularly, they will be updated as new timelines are reached and when new...

Pan-African Flag Raised to Mark Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, contributions, and leadership of Black communities in Canada and in our local community. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing work needed to advance equity, inclusion, and belonging.

The Pan-African flag will be flying at Town Hall for the month of February in honour of Black History Month. The Pan-African flag was created in 1920 by the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Also known as the Black...