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Temporary Closure of Hot Tub at the Jack Burger Sports Complex

Update 6/23: The hot tub is now open. Thank you for your patience. 

Residents are advised that the hot tub at the Jack Burger Sports Complex is closed for maintenance until further notice. Please check back here and on social media for an updated timeline of completion.

Thank you for your patience.

2023-06-16

A Statement from Mayor Hankivsky regarding an incident at the Jack Burger Sports Complex

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I report that on the evening of Tuesday, June 13, 2023, an adult male passed away as a result of a suspected medical incident at the Jack Burger Sports Complex.

Municipal staff, who are highly trained in emergency response, acted quickly and appropriately, administering CPR in an effort to save the man’s life. CPR was continued until emergency personnel arrived and responded. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

On...

Minister’s Zoning Order for 65 Ward Street

On June 12, 2023, the Municipality received notice that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) on June 9, 2023, for the properties at 20 Hope Street South and 65 Ward Street in Port Hope. The MZO overrides the current zoning restrictions and permits the land to be used to erect a long-term care facility on the site with an increase to the allowable height over what is currently permitted. 

An MZO is a tool, permitted under the Planning Act, which allows...

Daytime Clean Air Centres in Port Hope

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has advised that continued poor air quality is expected throughout the week due to the smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario and Quebec. A reminder that residents may visit any of the following facilities during operating hours as a space to find temporary relief from the air quality concerns.

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

Burn Ban in Effect - Wednesday, June 7

Updated 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 13:

Residents are advised that Fire Services across Northumberland County have lifted the Total Burn Ban effective Tuesday, June 13 at 8:00 a.m. Remember, a Burn Permit is required for open air burning in the rural area of The Municipality of Port Hope. Open-air burning is prohibited within the Urban area. With recent significant rainfall and an improvement of air quality, the risks are low.

Residents are advised that Fire Services across Northumberland County have...