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Betty Collins Tribute
Posted on Friday, June 05, 2020 12:00 AM
The Municipality of Port Hope is saddened to learn of the passing of Ms. Elizabeth (Betty) Collins, former Mayor of the Town of Port Hope, who died on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in her 89th year.
Ms. Collins blazed a historic trail for women in politics in this community. First elected as a Councillor in 1988, she was acclaimed Reeve in 1991 and, soon thereafter, became the first female Mayor of the Town of Port Hope in 1993. Ms. Collins was also the first Chairperson of the Port Hope Police Services...
CAO Search Update
Posted on Monday, May 25, 2020 12:00 AM
Residents are advised that the Municipality has commenced its Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) search, an initiative that was identified and approved in the 2020 Budget.
A CAO Selection Committee comprised of Mayor Sanderson, Deputy Mayor Andrews, Councillor Carr, and the Human Resources Manager was struck and a ‘Request for Quote’ was issued to seek an executive search firm to lead the recruitment and selection process. The Selection Committee subsequently chose Waterhouse Executive Search. The...
Extended Heat Warning
Posted on Monday, May 25, 2020 12:00 AM
Residents are advised that the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has issued an extended heat warning for Northumberland County.
The HKPR District Health Unit advises that Environment Canada is forecasting hot, humid weather starting May 26, 2020 and continuing until May 28, 2020.
- A Heat Warning is issued when the day-time temperature is forecast to be 31°C or higher, with a minimum day-time low of 20°C or higher, for two consecutive days. A heat warning can also be...
Additional Municipal Amenities Opening
Posted on Friday, May 22, 2020 12:00 AM
Further to the COVID-19 Update #12 that was issued by the Municipality on May 15, 2020, the following is a list of amenities that have been officially reopened for public use:
- Baulch Road dog park
- Municipal picnic areas, including Optimist Park, Lake Street Gazebo, East and West Beach
- Municipal skate park
- Municipal tennis courts
Please note that the tennis courts at the Town Park Recreation Centre are public courts; however, the Port Hope Racquet Club has reserved specific timeslots, which permits...
Update: Impacts to Planning Processes
Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:00 AM
The Municipality wishes to provide a brief update on the COVID-19 impacts to legislated planning processes and the municipal recovery timeline and plan.
Impacts to planning processesIn the wake of the global pandemic, Planning Division staff have continued to process planning applications and work remotely from their homes with applicants and the public throughout this unique period. Planning Division staff recognize and are sensitive to the impacts that the limitations of the current situation...