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Significant Weather Event Declared

Update: Friday, January 28, 2022
The 'significant weather event' has been declared over. Standard timeline for road and sidewalk winter maintenance resumes as usual. 

For Immediate Release
Monday, January 17, 2022 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope has declared a significant weather event, due to heavy snowfall, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation Ont 239/02.

Environment Canada and local police are advising all to postpone any non-essential travel until conditions...

Notice of Public Meeting - 5229 and 5373 Lakeshore Road

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope hereby consider two applications Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium submitted by Clark Consulting Services on behalf of Cloverlark Enterprises, for lands municipally known as 5229 and 5373 Lakeshore Road, in the Rural Area of the Municipality of Port Hope, to be a Complete Application in accordance with Section 34 (10.7) of the Planning Act. Furthermore, the Council of the Corporation of the...

Daytime Warming Centre Opens at TPRC

Update: February 18, 2022

Residents may visit any of the following facilities during operating hours as a temporary space to find relief from inclement weather and cold temperatures. The Town Park Recreation Centre is no longer the only designated warming centre. 

• Port Hope Public Library Mary J. Benson Branch, 31 Queen Street
• Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive
• Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul Street

Residents are advised that the Town Park Recreation Centre will open for use as a...

Waterfront and River Walk Master Plan Consultation

We are developing a comprehensive, innovative, and achievable Waterfront and River Walk Master Plan. The Master Plan is a community focused exercise that will create unique and innovative waterfront and river walk areas. These areas will be integrated with the natural environment and enhance connectivity, walkability, livability, and quality of life for residents and visitors. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint for implementation and will guide investment with the intention of supporting...

COVID-19 Community Update 25

In response to recent trends that show a rapid increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Province of Ontario will be returning to a modified Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. This includes temporary closures of public spaces within the municipality.

Recreational programs and facilities

All indoor recreation programs and activities are now cancelled. The Jack Burger Sports Complex and the Town Park Recreation Centre will be closed until the end of the provincial order...