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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...

The Municipality of Port Hope Officially Launches its ‘Growing Together’ Fundraising Campaign

Fundraiser aligns with Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month, celebrated annually in June

To launch Town Park Recreation Expansion Project Fundraising Campaign, the Municipality of Port Hope hosted a fundraising BBQ and open house on June 1, at the Town Park Recreation Centre (TPRC). Attendees toured the new expansion, watched unique programs in action, and participated in free demonstration.

TPRC expansion project, which has been themed “Growing Together,” broke ground in July 2022. The...

Sanitary Sewer Flushing

Residents are advised that vactor truck flushing of the sanitary and storm sewer system will begin Monday, June 5, 2023 and will occur until the end of September. During this time, there will be minor traffic impacts and, for public and staff safety, occasional night work to avoid high traffic volumes.

Vactor truck flushing is an important maintenance task that cleans the sewer systems by using a high-pressure hose reel and vacuum to remove silt, debris, and tree root intrusions. This improves...