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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...

Council Meeting Highlights - May 18

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Rise and Report – Proposed LPAT Settlement

Mayor Sanderson provided a report out of the closed session announcing that Council has approved proposed Minutes of Settlement for Local Planning...

Proposed LPAT Settlement Regarding Penryn Mason Homes Phase 5 Subdivision

At the Council meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Mayor Sanderson provided a report out of the closed session announcing that Council has approved proposed Minutes of Settlement for Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Appeal Case # PL200619 submitted by the Applicant (AON Inc., 2107401 Ontario Inc., Penryn Park Estates Inc., and Penryn Mason Homes Inc.).

Council authorized its solicitor to sign the Minutes of Settlement on behalf of the Municipality. Council also directed its solicitor and...

Community Improvement Research

The Municipality of Port Hope has been selected by Toronto-based non-profit Community Researchers to participate in the first intake of a new research initiative this summer that will help inform the direction of youth programming for the Municipality.

“Prominent organizations have a responsibility to lead the industry’s research and development,” notes Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “Municipal recreation departments have struggled during the pandemic and our outstanding...