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Update on the Vacant Ward 2 Council Seat

At the recent Committee of the Whole meeting, Council Members considered Report CS-03-24, which explored options for filling the vacant seat in Ward 2. After comprehensive discussion, direction was provided to appoint the runner-up from the 2022 Municipal Election for Ward 2 as the potential new Councillor. The first runner up in 2022 was Darrell Toms. The Clerk is contacting Mr. Toms to confirm his eligibility and willingness to serve our community in this capacity through the end of the...

Contract Awarded for Next Phase of Walton Street Reconstruction

The Municipality is pleased to share updates on the Walton Street Reconstruction Project. The bidding process for the project's second phase concluded on January 31, and we are delighted to announce that Clearway Construction has been awarded the contract.

"We are thrilled to move forward with the next phase of the Walton Street Reconstruction Project, a key initiative aimed at enhancing our community's infrastructure and livability,” notes Mayor Olena Hankivsky. “The successful awarding of the...

Special Council Meeting - February 20, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 for the purpose of litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(e)) and advice that is subject to solicitor/ client privilege,...

Family Day Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings will be closed and transit service unavailable on Monday, February 19, 2024, for the Family Day holiday. Municipal recreation facilities will remain open for the day. Please note the 25m pool at the Jack Burger Sports Complex will be closed for repairs. 

The Port Hope Public Library branches and the Hope Transfer Station will be closed on February 18 and 19. 

All the above municipal services will resume at their usual business hours on...

25 Meter Pool Closure Beginning February 14

Update 2024-02-20:

The repair of the 25 m pool is now complete! Staff are working hard to get the pool refilled, chemicals balanced, and the water temperature increased. The pool will remain closed until further notice. The therapy pool and hot tub are still open. Updates will be posted as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued patience as we work through this necessary repair.

Please be advised that the 25m pool at the Jack Burger Sports Complex will be closed for one week for important...