Public Notices

Fall Hydrant Flushing Program

Residents are advised that Municipal staff will be flushing the fire hydrants as part of a standard maintenance program. Residents are asked to refrain from doing laundry on the following dates and times, as water may be at lower pressure than normal and rust may occur:

Dates: October 6 to November 21, 2025 - Weekdays (Monday to Friday)

West Side of Ganaraska River - Mornings - 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
East Side of Ganaraska River - Afternoons - 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Special Council Meetings – September 23, 2025

Council Workshop

A Special Council Workshop Session has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room, Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council members will participate in a Council workshop session with representatives from Strategy Corp regarding the development of a 2025-2028 strategic plan for the Municipality of Port Hope.

This workshop is designed to facilitate a collaborative discussion and analysis of the final...

Community Open House – Learn About Potential Housing Changes

Residents are invited to join staff at a community open house to learn about and provide feedback before a Zoning By-law Amendment is applied for, and considered formally, in a Statutory Public Meeting. This amendment will focus on updating the rules around Additional Residential Units (ARUs) and Housing definitions. The open house will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Jack Burger Sports Complex Community Room (60 Highland Drive).

An ARU is a secondary...

Port Hope Fair Parking Restrictions and Transit Interruptions

The annual Port Hope Fair is back from September 11 to 14, 2025. Residents are reminded of the following impacts:

Road Closures

McCaul Street will be closed east of Deblaquire Street. 

Parking restrictions

To alleviate traffic congestion and ensure emergency vehicle access to the fair grounds and surrounding neighbourhood, there will be no parking from September 11 at 8:00 a.m. to September 14 at 5:00 p.m. on the following streets:

• No-parking on the west side of Elgin Street North (from Ward Street...

In-person Engagement Drop-ins for the Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review

Residents are invited to participate in drop-in engagement sessions where they can share their feedback on the current Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review.

As part of the first round of engagement for this project, staff and the consultant have planned various in-person sessions to provide the community with ample ways to participate. Whether you’re curious about how ward boundaries are drawn, what Council representation could look like in the future, or simply want to stay informed,...