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Municipality of Port Hope Officially Unveils Rainbow Crosswalk in Celebration of Pride Month

At a special ceremony outside of Town Hall today, Members of Council, the community and staff gathered in celebration of Pride Month to officially mark the addition of a new rainbow crosswalk.

“The new rainbow crosswalk is a permanent symbol in our community that reinforces the Municipality’s commitment to advance work around equity, diversity, and inclusion,” notes Mayor Olena Hankivsky. “The vibrant symbol sends a clear message that all people are welcome in Port Hope. This Council will...

Media Advisory: Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Rainbow Crosswalk

MEDIA ADVISORY

The Municipality of Port Hope is proud to officially unveil its first-ever rainbow crosswalk to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the community. The Mayor, Members of Council, and staff will take part in the official ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m.

Join us as we kick off the start of Pride Month with the official ribbon cutting ceremony and raising of the Progress Pride Flag at Town Hall.

Photo opportunities will be available.

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National AccessAbility Week

National AccessAbility Week takes place from May 28 to June 3, 2023.

This year the theme is “Disability Inclusion: From Possibilities to Practice". Our country’s strength lies in the diversity of its people – all its people. And we can all contribute to this vision.

Visit the National AccessAbility Week web page to learn more and find out how the Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion is helping shape accessible and inclusive communities and workplaces across Canada.

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Upcoming Filming Activities May 29 and 30, 2023

Filming continues in Port Hope for the production “Greetings from Fairview” taking place on Walton Street, Queen Street, Mill Street South, Augusta Street and in some residential areas. Residents can continue to expect temporary parking impacts, road closures and intermittent traffic stops that may cause delays. Pedestrian traffic and storefront access will be maintained.

We are committed to keeping residents and visitors informed. Residents are advised of the following anticipated impacts:

Fire and Emergency Services Donates Fire Fighting Equipment to Firefighters Without Borders Canada

Today, members of Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services met with Carl Eggiman, the Ontario representative for Firefighters Without Borders Canada, at Fire Station 2 in Welcome to donate hundreds of items of used firefighting equipment to Firefighters Without Borders Canada, an organization that provides firefighting equipment to departments in need around the world.

The donation consists of approximately 25 self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA), 50 SCBA bottles, hose fittings, radios,...