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‘Inspiring Change,’ an evening in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Saturday, September 30, 2023, marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. In partnership with Northumberland County, the Municipality of Port Hope will be hosting ‘Inspiring Change,’ an evening of education and culture in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Experience a free, live-guided virtual tour of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, with a focus on the Truth and Reconciliation exhibit.

Road Closure and Transit Re-route - September 20 - 22

This notice was updated on 9/20/2023. Revised notice below:

Please be advised of the following road closures and Transit service impacts on September 20 and 21, 2023:

• Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Deblaquire Street North at College Street, to Ward Street, to Rose Glen Road South will be closed. Transit stop #B20 will not be in service and the bus will be re-routed around the closure.
• Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Ward Street at Rose...

Local Municipalities Seek Public Feedback on Communications and Engagement

Communication is always changing. Tell us how best to reach you.

How do you access updates about municipal services? How do you prefer to be engaged on important local issues? Northumberland municipalities are partnering on a survey of residents and businesses to get answers to these, and other, important questions related to municipal communications and community engagement.

“Communication is always changing,” states Northumberland County Warden Mandy Martin. “It is a priority for local...

Walton Street Reconstruction Phase 2 Update

The Invitation to Tender is now live for Phase 2 of the Walton Street Reconstruction Project. This bid opportunity closes on September 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. All active construction work for Phase 2 of the project is planned to be completed in 2024.

This tender includes requirements for support to our local businesses and residents throughout the construction and planning process. One of these requirements includes a dedicated business continuity staff member who will be a key point of contact...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Takes Place at the Newly Expanded Town Park Recreation Centre

For Immediate Release
Thursday, September 7, 2023- Port Hope, ON

Today, Members of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope were joined by the Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation, and Parks and MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South David Piccini, and members of the community for an official ribbon cutting and grand re-opening celebration for the newly expanded Town Park Recreation Centre (TPRC).

At the event, guests were treated to remarks from our dignitaries, a tour of the...