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Election Results to be Posted Online and Announced In-person at the Capitol Theatre, October 24

For Immediate Release
Thursday, October 20, 2022 - Port Hope, ON

The results of the 2022 municipal and school board election will be posted on election night, Monday, October 24, 2022, online at porthopevotes.ca and simultaneously announced in-person at the Capitol Theatre.

Results posted online

Polls close at 8:00 p.m. on October 24, and the election results will be tallied and verified by the Clerk and the Auditor. The results will be posted online at porthopevotes.ca at the same time that the...

Trail Closure - October 17 to 28

Residents are advised that a portion of the Cochingomink Trail from behind the Library to Walton Street, will be closed from October 17 to 28, 2022. This closure is to accommodate Elexicon Energy as they excavate and replace poles in the area. Pedestrians will need to walk along Queen Street to Walton Street to by-pass this closure. 

This work is part of a broader pole replacement project in the area. Elexicon Energy will be storing materials in the Lakeland parking lot (south of Town Hall) for the...

Voting Period for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election Officially Open

Residents are reminded that the voting period for the 2022 Municipal and School Board election is officially open.

Those who have not received a Voter Instruction Letter can still be added to the Voters’ List. Email the election team or call 905-885-4544 ext. 0

Voting Period

The voting period is open from October 14, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. until October 24, 2022, until 8:00 p.m.

How to Vote

Voting in the municipal and school board election is conducted online or by phone.

• Each voter requires a Voter...

Road Closure - Cavan Street

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”

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...