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Road Closure - Cavan Street
Posted on Friday, October 07, 2022 11:32 AM
Residents are advised that Cavan Street (from Highland Drive to Ravine Drive), is temporarily closed due to a water main break. Please use an alternate route to avoid the area. Bus Route A will be avoiding Cavan Street north of Highland Drive.
Residents in the area can expect lower than usual water pressure and rust may occur. We appreciate your patience as staff works to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
2022-10-07
Port Hope Fire Reminds Residents that “Fire won't wait. Plan your escape”
Posted on Friday, October 07, 2022 09:32 AM
The Port Hope Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” This year’s campaign runs October 9 to 15 and educates us about simple but important actions we can take to keep ourselves and those around us safe from home fires.
“It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance, so that they know what to do when the...
Municipality of Port Hope Observes Second Annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on Monday, September 26, 2022 02:41 PM
On Friday, September 30, 2022, the Municipality of Port Hope will observe the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with planned initiatives and activities to mark the day.
“This week we pause and reflect on the importance of Truth and Reconciliation, the calls to action brought forth by the Commission, and the historical circumstances that brought about this important National Day of Recognition and Remembrance,” states Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope....
A Statement from Mayor Sanderson on the Lions Park Woodlot
Posted on Friday, September 23, 2022 04:59 PM
For the last number of months, misinformation about the remediation at Lions Recreation Centre Park (Lions Park) continues to circulate in our community. Whether you support the initiative or not, you need to have complete information based on facts. You are always encouraged to look for source information.
The following is a list of some of the key facts related to this project.
- FACT: The contamination in the soil at Lions Park is hazardous industrial waste.
- The levels of waste found are well...
Fall Hydrant Flushing Program
Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2022 03:00 PM
Residents are advised that Municipal staff will be flushing the fire hydrants as part of a standard maintenance program. Residents are asked to refrain from doing laundry on the following dates and times, as water may be at lower pressure than normal and rust may occur:
Dates: October 3 to November 11, 2022 - Weekdays (Monday to Friday)
West Side of Ganaraska River - Mornings - 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
East Side of Ganaraska River - Afternoons - 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thank you...