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Municipality of Port Hope Observes Second Annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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

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...

Council Meeting Highlights - September 20

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 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.

Strategic Plan update

CAO, David Smith provided an update to Council regarding the Strategic Plan. As part of the 2022 budget approval, Council invested over $4M in various activities supporting the plan and to...

Economic Development Strategic Plan Consultation

Public engagement is now underway for the upcoming Economic Development Strategic Plan. This plan will provide guidance to retain and attract new investment, job creation, and wealth generation in Port Hope over the next five to 10 years. The Municipality is offering the opportunity for residents, entrepreneurs, etc. to engage and offer their insight into the development of this strategic plan.

In May 2022, the Municipality contracted Mellor Murray Consulting Ltd. for the Economic Development...

Walton Street Update

Phase 1 of the Walton Street reconstruction continues. Residents are advised of the following impacts and updates as the project progresses: 

• The intersection of Pine Street and Walton Street will be closed on Thursday, September 22 until the completion of the project.  
• Due to the intersection closure, the detour route has been changed. Please follow the detour routes marked on the roadways (Bramley Street South to Dorset Street West to Queen Street). 
• Transit Route A will also be affected by this...