News

Half-Load Restrictions Begin March 1

During the spring thaw, most rural roads become too soft to withstand the weight of a fully loaded truck, regardless of the number of axles.

To reduce damage to our roads during this time of year, weight restrictions of five tonnes per axle (half-loads) on all rural roads within the Municipality of Port Hope are imposed from March 1 to April 30.

The restriction timeline may be altered as conditions are monitored.

Please check with Northumberland County for any weight restrictions that may apply to...

Tourism Strategy Engagement

Public engagement is now underway for the upcoming Tourism Strategy.

In a meeting on June 6, 2023, Council instructed staff to oversee the evaluation, recommendation, and possible adoption of a suitable tourism delivery model in Port Hope.

The Municipality has engaged In Good Inc. to examine leading practices in similar municipalities and suggest a plan for the delivery and financing of tourism in Port Hope.

A resident survey is available for three weeks to gather input from locals, business...

Filming Activities on Walton and Mill Streets – March 2

Reaper’s Image Productions – the production company that filmed here in spring 2023 - is returning to Port Hope to film more scenes for the upcoming project, “Greetings from Fairview”. The production company has now fulfilled the requirements and conditions for film permitting, and the Municipality is issuing a film permit, which includes road closures for this production.

Please note the filming schedule: filming is scheduled to take place in the downtown core beginning at 7:00 p.m. on March 2,...

Filming Activities on Lakeshore and Baulch Road – February 24

Filming activities will be taking place along Lakeshore Road (between Brand Road and Strachan Street) on February 24 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and continuing overnight until 2:00 a.m. On-street parking is not permitted in the filming area. The road will remain open but there will be intermittent traffic stops on Lakeshore Road and Baulch Road to accommodate filming.

Within the filming area, residents may observe temporary set dressings, including winter scene effects. Additionally, approval has...

Temporary Closure of Cavan Street

Please be informed that starting Tuesday, February 21, Cavan Street will be partially closed to traffic due to safety measures. The closure affects the section between Highland Drive and Bedford Street, though local and transit access will remain open from Highland Drive to Craig Street.

This precautionary step is due to structural integrity concerns with the west exterior wall of the File Factory building on Cavan Street. To ensure public safety, the Municipality has issued an Order under the...