News

Joint Statement regarding Fishing and the Ganaraska River

The Municipality treasures our natural water resources, such as Lake Ontario and the Ganaraska River, as vital assets. Acknowledging this, nearly a decade ago the Municipality established an informal working group in collaboration with regulatory and agency partners. The Port Hope Salmon Working Group consists of organizations like the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH), Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA), and Port...

Municipality of Port Hope and Digital Main Street to Host Port Hope Business Forum

The Municipality of Port Hope, together with the Digital Main Street (DMS) program, are proud to be hosting the Port Hope Business Forum. Scheduled for February 27, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., this forum aligns with the visionary commitments outlined in the Municipality’s new Economic Development Strategic Plan. Join us at the historic Capitol Theatre for this event, marking a new chapter in the economic narrative of Port Hope.

This event is specifically tailored to business owners and...

Port Hope Pursues Opportunities to Address Community Need for Increased Access to Child Care

Recognizing the increasing need for child care services in Port Hope, the Municipality has identified two locations that present the opportunity to introduce additional child care centres in the community. The locations for these two potential child care centres are the former Ruth Clarke Activity Centre at 81 Mill Street South and the Canton Hub at 5325 County Road 10.

Planning is currently underway to enhance these sites, ensuring they meet the necessary licensing requirements. The...

Property Standards By-law Review

We are reviewing our Property Standards By-law. Property standards set the rules for how properties in Port Hope should be maintained. These rules help make sure that buildings, yards, and general cleanliness meet certain standards. We are making changes to better meet what our community needs now and to match what nearby towns are doing. The By-law covers aspects such as:

• Keeping grass short and maintaining yards
• Preventing litter or debris on properties
• Restricting parking of vehicles to...

Black History Month Marked with Pan-African Flag Raising

Today, Municipality of Port Hope Council, alongside staff and community members, united with forward-thinking municipalities and organizations to commemorate the beginning of Black History Month. This was marked by a distinguished Pan-African flag raising at Town Hall.

The Pan-African flag was created in 1920 by the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Also known as the Black Liberation flag, it was designed by Jamaican political activist Marcus Garvey Jr.
This tri-color flag consists...