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West Beach Restoration Work Begins June 8

Residents are advised that the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) will begin the final stages of restoration work at West Beach during the week of June 8, 2026. The western section of the site is being restored to a naturalized state which will support the potential for both wetland ecology and fisheries habitat in the Alexander Creek area.

During this work, the contractor and authorized site visitors will park in the area behind the Water Treatment Plant. To help manage site activity while...

New Encroachment By-law to Regulate Private Use of Municipal Property

At their last Council meeting, Municipality of Port Hope adopted a new Encroachment By-law, along with supporting policies and updates to Municipal fees.

This new By-Law helps keep public spaces safe and protects Municipal infrastructure by setting rules for how Municipally owned land can be used. An ‘encroachment’ is any object, structure or activity that extends from private property onto municipal land. This can include features such as landscaping, structures, fences, signage, or patios.

Special Council Meeting – June 2, 2026

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council will receive a presentation from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. regarding the Final Consultant Report and Recommendations arising from the Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review. Following the presentation, Council will further consider this matter, and may select an option to guide the Municipality’s next steps...

Port Hope Fire Chief Jason Williams Named 2026 Fire Chief of the Year

For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Port Hope, ON

At a ceremony last evening, the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) named Jason Williams the 2026 Fire Chief of the Year, recognizing his distinguished career in public safety, fire prevention, emergency management, fire investigations, and mentorship across Ontario.

Serving as the Director of Fire and Emergency Services/Fire Chief for the Municipality of Port Hope, Chief Williams has earned widespread respect...

Minor Transit Changes to Accommodate the Victoria Street Reconstruction

With the upcoming closure of Victoria Street South (June 1, 2026) for reconstruction, Transit Services will implement minor route changes starting that day. These changes will remain in effect until the project is completed in the fall.

To avoid the closure area, Route A will double back along Strachan Street (rather than turning on Victoria). The bus will travel via Corbet Street and Drummond Street before returning to Strachan Street. As a result, bus stop A10 will move west to the south side...