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Committee of the Whole Meeting Postponed

In light of adverse weather conditions, the Committee of the Whole meeting originally planned for this evening has been cancelled and rescheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

The decision to cancel and reschedule the meeting aligns with the stipulations outlined in the Municipality’s Procedure By-law. The safety of our staff, Members of Council, and community remains our priority and we appreciate your understanding.

2024-01-09 

Weather Advisory – January 9, 2024

Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for our region, expected into this evening. It is likely that snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm will occur with a change to rainfall later in the day. Difficult travel conditions are expected.

Please prepare yourself for the winter storm and possible power outages. This should include an emergency plan and sufficient supplies to last for a minimum of 72 hours. Visit our emergency preparedness webpage for more information and suggestions on how you can...

New Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule and Structure

Starting in 2024, the new Procedural By-law is in effect, bringing about changes to the Council and Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting schedule and structure.

Meeting schedule changes

Council and Committee of the Whole meetings will now be scheduled on separate evenings. Both meetings will continue to take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Generally, the schedule follows a three-week cycle: first, a Committee of the Whole meeting, then a break (unless there's a special or public meeting), followed...

Former Police Chief Art O’Neill Tribute

The flags at Town Hall and the Police Station have been lowered to the half-mast position in honour of William Arthur “Art” O’Neill who passed away on December 29, 2023.

Art was a long-serving member of the Port Hope Police Service for 32 years. With 22 of those years serving as Chief of Police. Art retired from service in 1986.

Art was a member of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. He also formerly served as President of the Rotary Club...

Municipality of Port Hope Approves New Burning By-law and Launches New Burn Permit System

At their December 19, 2023 meeting, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved a new Open Air Burning By-law resulting in some notable changes, including allowance for recreational campfires in the Urban area, under certain circumstances and conditions. In combination with this new By-law, Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services (PHFES) has transitioned to a new online system for burn permits that makes it free and easy for property owners to acquire and activate a burn permit.

“We are excited to...