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Significant Weather Event Declared - December 23, 2022

Update: Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The Significant Weather Event has been declared over. Standard timelines for road and sidewalk winter maintenance resumes as usual. 

For Immediate Release
Friday, December 23, 2022 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope has declared a Significant Weather Event, due to the combination of heavy rains, flash freeze, blizzard like conditions and damaging winds that are expected to last into the weekend, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards...

Winter Storm Update

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

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

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

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 Committees

Council made the following appointments:

1. Councillor Les Andrews – Audit Committee, Heritage Incentive Advisory...