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Victoria Day Closures

Residents are advised of the following impacts to service due to the upcoming Victoria Day Holiday.

Administrative building closures

Municipal administrative buildings will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025 for the Victoria Day holiday. Services will resume on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at their usual operating hours. 

For urgent services related to water, wastewater or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

Other Municipal Services

Please note the following services...

Full Restoration of Port Hope Transit Services

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that all Port Hope Transit routes, including the Cobourg connection, are now fully operational. A bus that was previously out of service due to mechanical issues has been successfully repaired and returned to service.

We recognize the inconvenience caused by the recent service disruptions and thank our residents and transit users for their patience and understanding during this time.

Looking Ahead: Fleet Renewal Underway

As part of our ongoing...

Special Council Meeting – May 13, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 in order to consider items pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - Section 239(2)(c) (Potential Disposal of Municipal Property); litigation or potential litigation, including matters...

Special Council Meeting – Tuesday, May 6, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 in order to consider an item pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Section 239(2)(b) and advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, including communications necessary...

Ontario Land Tribunal Decision on 3852 Ganaraska Road Development Proposal

Following a three-day hearing held in September 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) issued a decision on April 14, 2025, regarding an appeal by Snow Owl Woods Holdings Inc. (also known as Mistral Land Development Inc.). The appeal related to two applications: a Zoning By-law Amendment and a Draft Plan of Subdivision, which sought approval to develop a residential subdivision at 3852 Ganaraska Road.

On April 24, 2025, the Tribunal issued a corrected version of the decision from April 14, to...