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Council adopts 2025–2028 Strategic Plan

For Immediate Release
Friday, November 21, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

Port Hope Council has officially adopted the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, setting a clear direction for the Municipality over the next several years. Strategic plans serve as a long-term roadmap that guides decision-making, promotes responsible growth, and outlines priorities to ensure the community thrives.

The new plan is built on four key pillars:

Inclusive: Strengthening community wellbeing and access to services so all residents can...

2025 Holiday Events

The Municipality of Port Hope is celebrating the conclusion of three years of Walton Street reconstruction and kicking off the holiday season with a festive street party downtown. The Candlelight Festival will feature beloved traditions such as the Candlelight Walk along with new activities for all ages.

Candlelight Festival

The Candlelight Festival Street Party is set to welcome visitors and residents alike between 4:00 p.m. an 9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28. The event will include an outdoor...

Filming Activities – November 12, 2025

Shaftesbury Murdoch XIX Inc. will be in town next week filming scenes for an upcoming episode of Murdoch Mysteries. Filming will take place on John Street and Augusta Street.

Tuesday, November 11

Film crews will be set dressing both John Street and Augusta Street.  Beginning at 3:00 p.m.,  Crews will begin reserving parking spaces on John Street, Augusta Street, Pine Street and Queen Street in anticipation of the filming on November 12. 

Wednesday, November 12

Filming will take place on this day...

Special Council Meeting – November 12, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this Meeting, Council will receive a presentation in open session from the representatives of the 138 Hope Street property. The presentation is with respect to anticipated use of the property.

Then, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25, in order to consider an item pertaining to...

Remembrance Day Closures

Remembrance Day Services

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, members of Branch 30 of the Royal Canadian Legion Port Hope will gather in Lent Lane at 10:15 a.m. to march down the lane to the Memorial Park Cenotaph (44 Queen Street) for the Remembrance Day Service beginning at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend. 

As a special and unique addition to this year's ceremony, 14 active members of the Canadian Armed Forces will be joining the parade and the Commanding Officer will be laying a wreath on behalf...