Public Notices

Mayor’s Kids and Youth Art Contest 2025

The Mayor’s Kids and Youth Art Contest is back for 2025 and we’re inviting all creative young minds from kindergarten through Grade 12 to take part.

This year’s theme is “One Community, Many Celebrations.”

Who Can Enter?

All young residents of Port Hope in the following categories:

• Kindergarten to Grade 3 (Kindergarten/Primary)
• Grades 4 to 6 (Junior)
• Grades 7 to 8 (Intermediate)
• Grades 9 to 12 (High School)

Deadline to Submit

Friday, November 21, 2025, by 4:00 p.m.

Prizes and Recognition

Winners from each...

Filming Policy Review Underway

The Municipality of Port Hope is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Filming Policy, including the permitting process, to ensure it is clear, fair, and effective. This initiative aims to protect our community, reflect local needs, and maximize the economic and cultural benefits of filming in Port Hope.

Our historic downtown, heritage streetscapes, and proximity to the Greater Toronto Area have made Port Hope an attractive location for film productions. While filming brings valuable...

Special Council Meeting – November 4, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council will receive an interim report from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. regarding the Ward Boundary Review and Council Composition Review, including next steps in the community engagement process.

The session is open to the public and the meeting will be live streamed on the Municipality’s YouTube channel.

For questions,...

More tickets have mysteriously appeared for IT: Welcome to Derry

Tickets have just been released for IT: Welcome to Derry for 5:00 p.m. October 29. Reserve your seats before they disappear forever!

IT: Welcome to Derry's red carpet Canadian Premiere is happening at the Capitol Theatre Port Hope tomorrow, October 29 at 5:00 p.m.! We will be showing Episodes 1 and 2 of IT: Welcome to Derry back to back. This chilling TV series stars Port Hope as the horror-filled town of Derry, Maine.

This Port Hope audience will be the FIRST to see Episode 2 of the series at...

Queen Street Closure – October 29, 2025

To accommodate the red carpet event for the Canadian premiere of IT: Welcome to Derry, please be advised of the following road closures taking effect on Wednesday, October 29, from 2:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. on October 30:

• Queen Street (from Walton Street to south of the Capitol Theatre)
• Elias Street (alleyway next to the Capitol Theatre)

The parking lot at 74 Queen Street will also be unavailable for public parking on October 29. 

Businesses and residents located within the closure area will continue...