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Port Hope Holds Ceremony to Officially Mark the Start of the Walton Street Reconstruction
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 02:40 PM
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Port Hope, ON
The official groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Walton Street Reconstruction project took place today, marking the formal start of significant infrastructure improvements in downtown Port Hope. Residents, business owners, and municipal officials gathered to witness this important milestone, as Mayor Hankivsky alongside Council and staff shared the vision for a stronger, more vibrant downtown core.
The ceremony featured...
Notice of Demolition Work on Block 2 of the File Factory
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 10:43 AM
Demolition work on Block 2 of the File Factory, located at 121 Cavan Street, has commenced. For public safety, the portion of Cavan Street adjacent to the property will remain closed while the work is ongoing.
This project aligns with Council's March 2024 decision to approve a heritage permit for the demolition of Block 2 of the File Factory, as this section of the building was found to be structurally unsafe.
As previously communicated, the demolition, material removal and site clean-up are...
Emergency Preparedness Week
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 02:07 PM
Be Prepared. Know your Risks.
Natural disasters may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.
Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5 to 11, 2024) encourages Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies. This special week is a national effort lead by Public Safety Canada, provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations,...
Traffic Lane Reduction on Robertson Street
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 03:28 PM
Please be advised that on Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7, Robertson Street - west of the Queen Street intersection - will be reduced to one lane of traffic. This adjustment will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days. The scheduling of daily work takes into account peak traffic periods in the area to minimize congestion as much as possible.
The lane reduction is necessary to facilitate connections to the sanitary service on Monday and the water service on Tuesday. These services...
Municipality of Port Hope Honours Community Members at Annual Civic Awards Ceremony
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 09:59 AM
For Immediate Release
Friday, May 3, 2024 - Port Hope, ON
The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope was the scene of profound community appreciation last night as the Municipality celebrated its 36th Civic Awards ceremony. The event spotlighted the dedication and contributions of local citizens.
Mayor Olena Hankivsky expressed her pride, stating, “The Civic Awards program reflects our community's spirit and the exceptional individuals who dedicate themselves to improving Port Hope. Our community’s deep...