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Port Hope Celebrates Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month

Each June, communities across Ontario celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) and Seniors Month.

Recreation and Parks Month

JRPM is recognized by municipalities, community organizations, and schools as a way of promoting the benefits of being active and recognizing the contribution that recreation and parks make to quality of life. This initiative, launched by Parks and Recreation Ontario, reminds us that access to parks and recreation is a fundamental human need that helps foster...

Municipality of Port Hope Marks Pride Month with Progress Pride Flag Raising

Today, Municipality of Port Hope Council, alongside staff and community members, gathered to commemorate the beginning of Pride Month. This was marked by a Progressive Pride flag raising at Town Hall.

The Progress Pride flag features the six traditional rainbow stripes as well as a chevron with the pink, light blue, and white stripes of the Transgender Pride flag, which was designed in 1999. The black and brown stripes represent historically marginalized Black, Indigenous, and people of colour...

Voting Period for the 2024 Ward 2 (Rural Area) By-election is Officially Open

Eligible electors in Ward 2 are reminded that the voting period for the 2024 Ward 2 (Rural Area) Municipal By-election is officially open. 

Those who have not received a Voter Instruction Letter can still be added to the Voters’ List. Contact staff by email or call 905-885-4544 ext. 0

Voting Period:

The voting period is open from June 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. until June 6, 2024 until 8:00 p.m.

How to Vote:  

Voting in the Ward 2 (Rural Area) By-election is conducted online or by phone.

• Each voter requires a...

Highland Drive Intersection Closure – June 3

The Highland Drive Watermain Project is progressing ahead of schedule, and the underground work is complete meaning the road is now fully re-opened.

This week is focused on watermain disinfection and water sampling. As previously communicated, a second intersection closure is required to tie-in the new watermain to the existing system. This is scheduled to occur on June 3 at the intersection of Victoria Street North and Highland Drive. As a reminder, these infrastructure upgrades are essential...

Council Approves By-law to Deregulate Taxicabs in Municipality of Port Hope

For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that last night, Council approved a by-law to deregulate the local taxicab industry. This decision is in response to significant changes in the Canadian taxi industry and the increasing demand for more transportation options.

In recent years, ride-share platforms like Y Drive, Uber and Lyft have introduced new competition and innovative service delivery methods. These platforms...