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We're Hiring for Summer

Applications are now being accepted to fill a wide variety of jobs at the Municipality of Port Hope for summer 2024. Fantastic opportunities are available in many of our departments. Gain valuable hands-on experience with competitive compensation in these rewarding summer contracts.

Summer jobs run from approximately May to September. Visit our Careers webpage for specific details on each job posting.

The Municipality of Port Hope is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and...

Chris Collins is Appointed Justice of the Peace and Resigns from Municipality of Port Hope Council

For Immediate Release
Friday, January 26, 2024

The Provincial Government announced today that Chris Collins has been appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Per the Justices of the Peace Act, Mr. Collins is no longer eligible to serve as a Member of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope. This is due to the requirement that a Justice of the Peace must terminate other employment and abstain from engaging in any political activities upon appointment.

“On behalf of all Members of Council, I offer...

Pan-African Flag Raising Ceremony to Take Place February 1

MEDIA ADVISORY

Monday, January 22, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

Join us at Town Hall on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. for a special Pan-African flag raising ceremony in celebration of Black History Month. We extend a warm invitation to members of the media and the community to attend. The Mayor, along with Members of Council and staff, will participate in the flag raising ceremony, and the Mayor will share brief remarks.

Throughout the month of February, the Pan-African flag will proudly fly...

Daytime Warming Centres in Port Hope

Residents are advised that extreme cold temperatures are expected throughout the week. In the coming days, residents may visit any of the following facilities during operating hours as a temporary space to find relief from inclement weather and cold temperatures.

• Port Hope Public Library Mary J. Benson Branch, 31 Queen Street
• Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive
• Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul Street

For those in need after our facility operational hours, Northumberland County...

Municipal Recreation Cancellations

Due to persistent inclement weather, the Municipality has cancelled its registered recreation programs for tonight, including Junior Chefs, Yoga and Duplicate Bridge at Town Park Recreation Centre and all swim lessons at Jack Burger Sports Complex. Credits will be applied to accounts for cancelled classes / activities.

Our dedicated Parks, Recreation, and Culture team is actively reaching out to community members enrolled in registered programs to notify them of these cancellations. We encourage...