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Bill Payments During Canada Post Strike

With news of the current Canada Post labour disruption, the Municipality of Port Hope is encouraging residents to seek out alternative methods for receiving and paying tax and water/wastewater bills to avoid potential delays. You are responsible for paying your bill on time.

Alternative Methods to Receive Your Bills

The Municipality offers several ways to obtain your bill, including:

• eBilling – Sign up for ebilling and have your bills delivered directly to your email inbox, no mail required.
• Virtual...

October Council Meetings to Continue Virtually

Please be advised that all Council and Committee of the Whole meetings will continue to be held virtually throughout the month of October.

This temporary measure is necessary due to unexpected delays in receiving key materials for the new audio-visual (AV) system installation in Council Chambers. These delays are the result of border and tariff issues, which are circumstances beyond our control. While the upgrades were originally anticipated to be complete by early October, installation is now...

Closure Notice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Municipality of Port Hope will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

The following buildings and services will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025:

• Town Hall
• Fire Administration Office
• Development Team Office
• Water Treatment Plant
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Joint Operation Centre
• Rural Works Yard
• Port Hope Public Library
• Transit routes A, B and C

The following buildings and services will remain open for service, rentals and scheduled programs:

• Town Park...

Fire and Emergency Services to Officially Welcome New Vehicles in Traditional Push-in Ceremony

MEDIA ADVISORY
Monday, September 22, 2025- Port Hope, ON

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is pleased to invite members of the media to a push-in ceremony, celebrating the arrival of the new water tanker and wildland truck. Approved in the 2025 Budget, these vehicles demonstrate the Municipality’s commitment to replacing aging equipment and ensuring reliable emergency services.

A "push-in ceremony" is a long-standing tradition for fire departments dating back to the 1800s. In the days of...

Fall Hydrant Flushing Program

Residents are advised that Municipal staff will be flushing the fire hydrants as part of a standard maintenance program. Residents are asked to refrain from doing laundry on the following dates and times, as water may be at lower pressure than normal and rust may occur:

Dates: October 6 to November 21, 2025 - Weekdays (Monday to Friday)

West Side of Ganaraska River - Mornings - 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
East Side of Ganaraska River - Afternoons - 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thank you for your patience...