Public Notices

Filming in Port Hope

For the last decade, Port Hope has been a popular filming location for many productions such as Stephen King’s IT, The Hardy Boys, Murdoch Mysteries, and more. Our historic Downtown is a sought-after location for its pristine heritage facades and streetscape that offers a versatile backdrop for many different genres of film.

At this time, we have received interest from production companies for filming later in 2023. However, it is important to note that there has been no formal Film Permit...

Watermain Break - Highland Drive

Update at 3:30 p.m.: Work continues on Highland Drive to fix the broken watermain. The work timeline has been extended until 10 p.m. As a result, you may experience low water pressure. Thank you for your patience as crews work to fix the break.  

Please be advised of a temporary lane closure on Highland Drive due to a watermain break. Low water pressure may be experienced by those in the area. Please use an alternate route, if possible, as crews are onsite to fix the break. We anticipate work in...

Notice of Public Meeting - Zoning By-law Review

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope will hold a Public Meeting on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., at Town Hall to consider an update of Zoning By-law 20/2010 which is the Comprehensive Zoning By-law that applies to all lands within the Municipality.

While most of the proposed Amendments apply to the text of the Zoning By-law only, the zoning of a limited number of properties is proposed to change shown on a number of key maps.

Purpose of the...

Waterfront Trail Partial Closure – Shoreline Erosion Protection

Residents are advised that a small section (25 metres) of the Waterfront Trail will be closed beginning Monday, February 13 for approximately six weeks. This work is being completed as part of the Lake Street Shoreline Protection Project and will include a new armour stone revetment and repairs to a portion of the waterfront trail that runs along the top of the bank.

The exact location of the closure and work area can be found in the map below.

If you have any comments or questions, please...

2023 Proposed Budget to be Presented to Council on February 7

The Finance Committee concluded their budget meetings yesterday, February 2, after two days of public deliberations. A by-law to adopt the 2023 Capital and Operating Budget will be presented at the next regular Council meeting on February 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. The meeting will also be live streamed on the municipal YouTube Channel.

Recordings of the budget meetings are available on the Council webpage.

Budget documents have been updated and are available on...