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Winter Storm Update
Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2022 03:26 PM
Public Notices Utility and Road Alerts, Closures and Service Disruptions Utility Alerts Service Disruptions & Facility Closures
Residents are advised of the following winter storm updates:
- The Municipality is aware of wind damage to buildings throughout the community, including damage to municipal infrastructure.
- There has been significant roof damage to the Water Treatment Plant at 35 Marsh Street. There is no impact to the drinking water system and staff are taking steps to repair the damage when safe to do so. Staff will also be on site 24/7 to maintain operations as necessary.
- Staff have responded to numerous trees...
Recreation Facilities Closure - December 23, 2023
Posted on Friday, December 23, 2022 11:51 AM
Residents are advised that due to the increasing weather conditions, the Town Park Recreation Centre and the Jack Burger Sports Complex will be closed for the remainder of the day. Staff are notifying registered program participants and user groups.
Winter Storm Warning
Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 04:08 PM
Public Notices Utility and Road Alerts, Closures and Service Disruptions Utility Alerts Service Disruptions & Facility Closures
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for our region, expected late this week and into the holiday weekend. It is likely that heavy amounts of precipitation, flash freezing temperatures and high winds will occur.
Residents are reminded to be prepared for winter storms and power outages, which should include a 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 prepare.
If you...
Council Meeting Highlights - December 20
Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 03:31 PM
Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website.
Council Meeting:The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.
Appointing Council representatives to Advisory Boards and CommitteesCouncil made the following appointments:
- Councillor Les Andrews – Audit Committee, Heritage Incentive Advisory...
Council Declares Climate Emergency and Adopts UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 12:29 PM
At their recent meeting, Members of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope unanimously declared a climate emergency and adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
“Adopting these two critical declarations speaks to the values of this Council,” states Olena Hankivsky, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “I’m so very pleased to have advanced both declarations. They are appropriate developments in Port Hope’s movement towards reconciliation and as agents of...