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OPP Northumberland Detachment Provides Tips on Enjoying the Great Outdoors in Northumberland Safely

One call for service that is common to all corners of Ontario is to help locate people that have become lost or stranded due to physical injury or mechanical breakdowns while in areas they may or may not be familiar with.

Northumberland County is home to a wonderful and diverse environment where we can enjoy the outdoors, both on land and water. Should you encounter a situation where you require assistance, by following a few tips, you can greatly increase your odds of receiving timely...

Notice of Public Meeting - Development Charges

On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope will hold a Public Meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the Municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) By-law and underlying background study. The Public Meeting will take place during the regular Council meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers (56 Queen Street).

All interested parties are invited to attend the meeting...

Municipality of Port Hope Appoints Fire Chief and Welcomes New Director of Protective Services

The Municipality is pleased to announce that Jeff Ogden has been selected as Fire Chief and Jason Williams has been hired as Director, Protective Services. Both positions to commence on August 29, 2022.

“We congratulate Jeff on his professional advancement to Fire Chief and are delighted to welcome Jason to the Municipality,” notes CAO David Smith. “Both individuals bring strong leadership and expertise to their roles, with a wealth of municipal experience and dedication to ongoing education and...

Port Hope Arts Festival Returns August 13

The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will make an official visit to the Municipality as part of the celebrations

For Immediate Release
Thursday, August 4, 2022 - Port Hope, ON

The annual Arts Festival returns to Downtown Port Hope on August 13 with an impressive array of arts and cultural experiences, including a 10-minute play series, a vendor market, wagon rides, art around town, special meal and drink features at local restaurants, and a community gathering in...

Council Meeting Highlights - August 2

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, August 2, 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.

ICIP Green Stream Funding Program Dorset Street West Standpipe Replacement Project

Council supported the By-law to allow the Municipality of Port Hope to receive an allocation up to $3,014,779...