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Special Council Meeting – Tuesday, February 4, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30 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 in order to consider items pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees – Section 239(2)(b) – (Confidential Human Resources Matter and CAO Recruitment).

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Pan-African Flag Raising Ceremony to Take Place February 3

MEDIA ADVISORY
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - Port Hope, ON
Join us at Town Hall on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for a special Pan-African flag-raising ceremony in honour of Black History Month. We invite community members and the media to attend this meaningful event. The Mayor, along with Members of Council and staff, will take part in the ceremony, and the Mayor will deliver brief remarks.

Throughout February, the Pan-African flag will fly at Town Hall, symbolizing unity, resilience,...

High Winds and Blizzard Warning

The Municipality of Port Hope is advising all residents to prepare for severe weather conditions following a high wind and blizzard warning issued by the Province of Ontario. The following details outline what to expect and how to stay safe:

Weather Overview

• A cold front is moving across northeastern and southern Ontario today, bringing strong wind gusts of 70–100 km/h.
• Near-zero visibility is expected in snow and blowing snow, with blizzard conditions in areas east of Georgian Bay.
• Dangerous road...

Youth Councillor Position Available

The Municipality of Port Hope is excited to announce an opportunity for youth to engage directly with local government by applying for the position of Youth Councillor. This role provides a unique chance to represent the voice of young residents and help shape decisions that impact our community.

Youth Councillor Mandate
The Youth Councillor will:

• Advocate for and represent the youth of Port Hope.
• Advise Council on recreational, social, and other issues important to the younger population and to...

Walton Street Reconstruction – Phase 3 Tender Issued

The Municipality of Port Hope has opened the tender process to hire a contractor for Phase 3 of the Walton Street Reconstruction Project. This final phase will cover the area between Pine Street and Cavan Street, with construction set to begin in spring 2025 and major work expected to be finished by November 2025. Additionally, the final layer of asphalt for Phase 2, completed in 2024, will also be applied in 2025. This work will include milling and paving the section of Walton Street from...