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Intersection Closure – Toronto Road/Ridout Street

Residents are advised that the intersection of Toronto Road/Victoria Street South and Ridout Street/Lakeshore Road will be closed beginning Monday, September 28, at 6:00 a.m. for approximately three days (reopening by Wednesday, September 30, at 9:00 p.m.).

If possible, please avoid the area and use an alternate route, as traffic delays are expected. We recognize that this corridor is an important travel route for many residents and businesses, and we appreciate your patience and understanding...

Public Art Survey Now Open!

We are currently reviewing our Public Art Policy and are looking for community input to help guide its development.

Public art plays an important role in creating vibrant, welcoming and memorable communities. It can inspire conversation, celebrate local culture and history, enhance public spaces and foster a sense of pride and belonging for residents and visitors.

The refreshed policy will establish a clear framework for how public art is considered, selected, displayed, managed and maintained in...

Port Hope to Host a Special Screening of Gord Downie's The Secret Path

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, September 23, 2026- Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with Northumberland County, is honoured to invite community members to a special free screening of The Secret Path, the acclaimed film project created by the late Gord Downie. To observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the event will take place at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., and will be followed by a guest panel discussion...

Port Hope Fair Parking Restrictions and Transit Interruptions

The annual Port Hope Fair is back from September 17 to 20, 2026. 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 17 at 8:00 a.m. to September 20 at 5:00 p.m. on the following streets:

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

Supply Chain Initiative to Help Local Industry Capture Energy and Manufacturing Growth

For Immediate Release
Monday, September 14, 2026 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is launching a new initiative to strengthen the readiness of local and regional businesses to compete in the energy and advanced manufacturing economy.

Through funding from the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs’ Rural Ontario Development program, the Municipality is launching an Energy and Manufacturing Sector Supply Chain Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) program alongside a Request for Proposals...