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Services Interruption on Family Day

Residents are advised that municipal transit will be closed, and staff services will be unavailable on Family Day, Monday, February 21, 2022. Services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

For roads or water-related emergencies during the holiday, please call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

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Council Meeting Highlights - February 15

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Council Meeting:

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

Acquisition of Wesleyville / Ontario Power Generation lands

Council unanimously authorized, by

Council Votes Unanimously to Purchase Lands in Wesleyville

For Immediate Release
February 15, 2022 – Port Hope, ON

Tonight, Municipality of Port Hope Council voted unanimously to proceed with the purchase agreement to buy more than 1300 acres of land in the Wesleyville area in Port Hope from Ontario Power Generation (OPG). The Municipality will take ownership of the property on March 31, 2022.

“These lands open up so many opportunities for us as a community,” states Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “First and foremost, we will be...

Float Your Fanny - Call for Participants

In partnership, the Municipality of Port Hope and the Float your Fanny Down the Ganny Committee announce that initial planning of the traditional river race on the Ganaraska River has begun and a call for local race participants is underway in preparation for the event scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2022.

“After a two-year hiatus due to restrictions from the pandemic, we are cautiously optimistic about the return of Float Your Fanny and a community celebration to mark the 40th race in our...

Sign Up to Receive Emergency Notifications

Municipality of Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to register with the Rave Mobile Emergency Alert system. Rave Mobile is a free service that allows individuals to receive notifications sent from municipal authorities to stay informed of potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic, and other emergencies.

“Rave Mobile strengthens the Municipality’s ability to communicate with residents when it matters most,” says Fire Chief Daniel Smith, Director of Fire...