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COVID-19 Update 2

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 13, 2020 – 8:30 p.m. – Port Hope

In consultation with Dr. Lynn Noseworthy, the Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, we have made significant changes to our services and programming. Several non-essential municipal facilities will be closed, effective 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020 until further notice.

Closed facilities include:

• Jack Burger Sports Complex
• Town Park Recreation Centre
• Ruth Clarke Activity...

COVID-19 Update 1

Friday, March 13, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

Amid the evolving global spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Municipality continues to follow the professional advice and guidance of local healthcare authorities and the provincial and federal governments.

As this situation is developing quickly, cancellations and closures may be implemented at any time. Please continue to monitor our website and the official municipal social media channels for updates. 

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March 3 Council Meeting Highlights

For Immediate Release

Thursday, March 5, 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 3, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal.

Closed session report

At a closed session to consider business, as permitted under the Municipal Act, Council directed Staff to undertake further discussions with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, with...

Site Plan Approval Application - Henderson Street

As part of the Municipality’s ongoing efforts to provide updates to the community, we are pleased to share notice of a Site Plan Application from the agent D. G. Biddle and Associated Limited on behalf of the applicant 1413369 Ontario Ltd for lands in the Business Park, municipally known as 85-95 Henderson Street. A sign will also be posted on the lands subject to the proposed development.

The application seeks approval for the development of a 1,998.48 m2 (GFA) one-storey industrial building...

Update on Mason Homes Development Public Meeting

Residents are reminded that the venue for the upcoming Penryn Mason Homes Phase 5 Development Public Meeting has been changed to Port Hope High School in order to accommodate our expected audience. The meeting date and time remain the same, as previously advertised:

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Time: 6:30 p.m., Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Port Hope High School Gymnasium - 130 Highland Drive, Port Hope

A staff report will be available online for public review on Friday, March 6. At the meeting,...