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You are Invited to Connect with Council at the New Year Connections Events

All are invited to celebrate the New Year with two free events from your Port Hope Council:

New Year’s Levee

This is a great chance to connect with your Council and reflect on the year that has passed and look ahead to the opportunities the new year brings. Enjoy a reception with light snacks and entertainment on Saturday, January 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Free Swim and Skate

Take advantage of free public skating and swimming for all ages on January 11 at the Jack Burger Sports...

Notice of Waterfront Trail Closure - December 15 to 24

Work will be taking place near the A.K. Sculthorpe Woodland Marsh and the barrier beach along portions of Lake Ontario beginning December 15 until December 24. The barrier beach helps protect the Marsh, but it is part of a naturally eroding shoreline. This erosion speeds up during periods of extreme lake levels, creating risks for this sensitive area.

To help stabilize the shoreline, we are installing nature-based protection features called boulder headlands and adding fresh cobblestone material...

Holiday Fire Safety Reminders

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services wants to remind residents to take proper fire safety precautions and stay fire safe this holiday season. Always ensure you maintain working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home. Install alarms on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Test your smoke and CO alarms every month and install new batteries if needed.

Quick Facts:

• OFM data indicate the months from November to January experience the highest number of residential...

Nominations Now Open for Civic Awards

Nominations are now open for the Municipality of Port Hope’s Civic Awards Program, an annual initiative that recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to the community.

The program is designed to highlight a variety of elements that make up Port Hope’s inspiring culture by acknowledging those who contribute time, talent, and resources towards improving the quality of life in the community.

Nine categories are open to receive submissions: Outstanding Citizen, Outstanding Youth,...

Temporary Transit Service Outage - Cobourg Shuttle

Update 12/5/25: The mechanical issue has been resolved and Cobourg service will resume Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m.

The Cobourg Express Shuttle is currently out of service due to a mechanical issue. At this time, we do not have a timeline for when service will resume. In the meantime, the ROLLS van will provide temporary transportation, where possible. However, please note that it can accommodate only two riders at a time. Please contact the Transit Coordinator by phone at 905-376-6305 to...