Public Notices

Road Closure and Water Service Impacts for Hydrant and Watermain Repairs – February 12

Water crews will be conducting an urgent repair to a hydrant and watermain on Barrett Street from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12. As a result, Barrett Street will be closed from Ontario Street to Cavan Street during this work.

To carry out this critical work, it will be necessary to suspend the water service for residences and buildings on Barrett Street, Mill Street North, and Ontario Street. Notices regarding this interruption have been distributed to residents and business...

Joint Statement regarding Fishing and the Ganaraska River

The Municipality treasures our natural water resources, such as Lake Ontario and the Ganaraska River, as vital assets. Acknowledging this, nearly a decade ago the Municipality established an informal working group in collaboration with regulatory and agency partners. The Port Hope Salmon Working Group consists of organizations like the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH), Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA), and Port...

Property Standards By-law Review

We are reviewing our Property Standards By-law. Property standards set the rules for how properties in Port Hope should be maintained. These rules help make sure that buildings, yards, and general cleanliness meet certain standards. We are making changes to better meet what our community needs now and to match what nearby towns are doing. The By-law covers aspects such as:

• Keeping grass short and maintaining yards
• Preventing litter or debris on properties
• Restricting parking of vehicles to...

Special Council Meeting – February 6, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 for the purpose of education and training as part of ongoing 2022 - 2026 Council Professional Development. This training is related to Municipal Budget tax impact understanding for Council Members.

For questions, please email staff  in the Legislative...

Jack Burger Sports Complex Closure – January 31

The Jack Burger Sports Complex will be closed for the remainder of the day today (January 31, 2024) due to a power outage affecting the area. Registered program participants are in the process of being notified. Regular hours are anticipated for tomorrow but please check back for updates regarding further delays. Thank you for your understanding.

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