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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...

Final Decision for 3852 Ganaraska Road

The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has issued its Final Decision for the proposed residential subdivision at 3852 Ganaraska Road.

What has been approved

On September 3, 2025, the OLT issued an Interim Decision that:

• approved the Zoning By-law Amendment in part; and
• approved, in principle, a Draft Plan of Subdivision on an interim basis, withholding its Final Order until conditions of draft approval were finalized.

On November 18, 2025, the OLT issued its Final Decision approving the draft plan conditions...

Free ROLLS Transit for the Month of December

We are pleased to announce that our ROLLS Specialized Bus Service is free for the month of December! A special thank you to the Rotary Club of Port Hope for sponsoring this initiative.

Please note: If you already purchased a December pass, it will be honoured through January. 

For more information on our Specialized Bus Service, visit our ROLLS webpage.

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‘Toys for Tickets’ Program Launches December 1

We are pleased to announce the new ‘Toys for Tickets’ program, offering residents a chance to turn a parking ticket into holiday cheer. Parking tickets issued between December 1 and December 15 can be paid with a donation instead of cash. Acceptable donations include new, unwrapped children’s toys, non-perishable food items, clothing for infants and children, and gift certificates for teenagers.

All gifts must be in their original packaging and should not require batteries or glue. War toys will...