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Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is calling on all residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.

The Municipality of Port Hope is joining communities across Ontario on September 28 by asking everyone to take a minute and ensure there are working smoke alarms installed in their home.

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Road Closure and Transit Re-route - September 20 - 22

This notice was updated on 9/20/2023. Revised notice below:

Please be advised of the following road closures and Transit service impacts on September 20 and 21, 2023:

• Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Deblaquire Street North at College Street, to Ward Street, to Rose Glen Road South will be closed. Transit stop #B20 will not be in service and the bus will be re-routed around the closure.
• Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Ward Street at Rose...

Local Municipalities Seek Public Feedback on Communications and Engagement

Communication is always changing. Tell us how best to reach you.

How do you access updates about municipal services? How do you prefer to be engaged on important local issues? Northumberland municipalities are partnering on a survey of residents and businesses to get answers to these, and other, important questions related to municipal communications and community engagement.

“Communication is always changing,” states Northumberland County Warden Mandy Martin. “It is a priority for local...

Community Grant and Donation Program Applications

Applications are now open for the Community Grant and Donations Program. These programs are designed to assist non-profit community organizations and registered charities in Port Hope.

Community Grants

Community grants help non-profit organizations and registered charities fund local events, programs, and services. These applications are for $1,000 or more. If you are requesting a smaller amount, you will need to apply for a Donation. The deadline for this year’s application is Wednesday, October...

Walton Street Reconstruction Phase 2 Update

The Invitation to Tender is now live for Phase 2 of the Walton Street Reconstruction Project. This bid opportunity closes on September 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. All active construction work for Phase 2 of the project is planned to be completed in 2024.

This tender includes requirements for support to our local businesses and residents throughout the construction and planning process. One of these requirements includes a dedicated business continuity staff member who will be a key point of contact...