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LPAT Provides Oral Order in Penryn Mason Homes Phase 5 Subdivision Matter

On Friday, May 28, 2021, Members of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) held a Case Management Conference (CMC) virtually via Zoom in regard to the Penryn Mason Homes Phase 5 Subdivision.

At the request of the Solicitors for both sides, the Tribunal member allowed the conversion of the CMC (or pre-hearing) to a settlement hearing for Phase 1 (also referred to as Phase 5A) of the matter. The Planners for both sides provided expert evidence about the planning instruments presented with the...

Flags fly at half-mast honouring children whose remains were found at BC residential school

Flags at Municipality of Port Hope facilities will fly at half-mast in honour of the 215 children whose remains were discovered on the grounds of the former Kamloops Residential School in the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation territory, just outside of Kamloops, British Columbia.

“News of this unthinkable tragedy impacts people in our own community and across our Nation,” states Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “Our thoughts remain with the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First...

Dog Park Access Impact

Residents are advised that vehicle access to the Dog Park off of Baulch Road will be temporarily closed on Thursday, May 27, 2021, for road maintenance.

The Dog Park remains open while the road work is taking place.

For questions contact staff at 905-885-2431 or by email. 

Day Camp Registration

Residents are advised that the Municipality is offering a modified summer day camp program this year. Following the Ontario Government’s announcement on May 16, 2021, modifications will be made to our regular day camp programming in order to comply with provincial directives and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our campers and staff.

Last summer, we offered successful modified camp programming and are confident that we can provide a fun, engaging and safe experience again this summer.

If permitted...

Boat Launch Temporary Closure

Residents are advised that we are conducting dig dredging of the Port Hope harbour, at the municipal boat launch, on Friday, May 28, 2021. The boat launch will be temporarily closed during the work from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. on Friday.

This dig dredging is being conducted by Don Oliver’s Excavating to improve the functionality of the boat launch. Shallow waters are making it difficult for users to launch boats efficiently. This work will increase the depth of the boat launch and...