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COVID-19 Update 6

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 20, 2020 – Port Hope

The impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) remains a top priority and our senior leadership is diligently assessing and responding to maintain municipal preparedness for the weeks to come.

Emergency Operations Centre preparedness

The Municipal Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been activated by our Community Emergency Management Coordinator, Fire Chief C. Ryan Edgar.

An Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is a central command and control facility...

COVID-19 Update 5

For Immediate Release

Thursday, March 19, 2020 – Port Hope

As the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to develop, our senior leadership remains responsive to this changing climate to best meet the needs of our staff and the community.

Water and wastewater bill due date extension

In order to respond to the financial impacts of COVID-19, the Municipality of Port Hope is extending the water and wastewater bill due date by one month, from April 15 to May 15, 2020. In addition, penalty for non-payment...

March 17 Council Meeting Highlights

For Immediate Release

Thursday, March 19, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal.

Due to the COVID-19 virus and the social distancing practices now in place, the Chair, Mayor Sanderson, advised that the next Committee of the Whole and Council Meetings will be scheduled when it is deemed necessary and/or safe to...

COVID-19 Update 4

Municipality of Port Hope COVID – 19 Update #4: Facility Closures

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – Port Hope

The impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is rapidly evolving. This morning, Ontario Premier Doug Ford enacted a Declaration of Emergency to protect the public and our senior leadership is responding by implementing additional measures, to maintain the health and well-being of our community.

Business continuity and Municipal staff

Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 4:30 p.m....

COVID-19 Update 3

For Immediate Release

Sunday, March 15, 2020 – 9:00 p.m. – Port Hope

As the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) evolves, the Municipality continues to assess operations and is implementing additional measures, where required, to protect the health and well-being of the community.

Organizational preparedness

The Municipality’s senior leadership team continues to carefully monitor developments on COVID-19, including regular updates from Ontario Health and local health partners. The team is meeting...