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Port Hope Fire Seeking Assistance in Snow Clearing Around Fire Hydrants

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is requesting assistance from residents to help clear snow surrounding fire hydrants.

“Every second counts in an emergency and our Firefighters need to find and access hydrants quickly,” notes Fire Chief Dan Smith, Director of Fire and Emergency Services for the Municipality of Port Hope. “We are noticing that there are several hydrants buried in snow right now throughout the Municipality and we are asking all residents to make snow clearing around them a...

Delicious Dates Returns to Port Hope

Venture out in Port Hope and celebrate local food at its best with Delicious Dates, a prix fixe menu offer available at various restaurants, pubs, and cafés throughout the Municipality, from January 21 to February 6, 2022.

“Delicious Dates is an excellent opportunity to try new cuisine, new restaurants, and new experiences” notes Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “Port Hope has grown over the past few years into a local food destination, allowing us to showcase the...

Significant Weather Event Declared

Update: Friday, January 28, 2022
The 'significant weather event' has been declared over. Standard timeline for road and sidewalk winter maintenance resumes as usual. 

For Immediate Release
Monday, January 17, 2022 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope has declared a significant weather event, due to heavy snowfall, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation Ont 239/02.

Environment Canada and local police are advising all to postpone any non-essential travel until conditions...

Notice of Public Meeting - 5229 and 5373 Lakeshore Road

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope hereby consider two applications Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium submitted by Clark Consulting Services on behalf of Cloverlark Enterprises, for lands municipally known as 5229 and 5373 Lakeshore Road, in the Rural Area of the Municipality of Port Hope, to be a Complete Application in accordance with Section 34 (10.7) of the Planning Act. Furthermore, the Council of the Corporation of the...

Daytime Warming Centre Opens at TPRC

Update: February 18, 2022

Residents may visit any of the following facilities during operating hours as a temporary space to find relief from inclement weather and cold temperatures. The Town Park Recreation Centre is no longer the only designated warming centre. 

• Port Hope Public Library Mary J. Benson Branch, 31 Queen Street
• Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive
• Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul Street

Residents are advised that the Town Park Recreation Centre will open for use as a...