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Fire and Emergency Services to Officially Welcome New Vehicles in Traditional Push-in Ceremony
Posted on Monday, September 22, 2025 01:00 PM
MEDIA ADVISORY
Monday, September 22, 2025- Port Hope, ON
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is pleased to invite members of the media to a push-in ceremony, celebrating the arrival of the new water tanker and wildland truck. Approved in the 2025 Budget, these vehicles demonstrate the Municipality’s commitment to replacing aging equipment and ensuring reliable emergency services.
A "push-in ceremony" is a long-standing tradition for fire departments dating back to the 1800s. In the days of...
Fall Hydrant Flushing Program
Posted on Monday, September 22, 2025 10:00 AM
Residents are advised that Municipal staff will be flushing the fire hydrants as part of a standard maintenance program. Residents are asked to refrain from doing laundry on the following dates and times, as water may be at lower pressure than normal and rust may occur:
Dates: October 6 to November 21, 2025 - Weekdays (Monday to Friday)
West Side of Ganaraska River - Mornings - 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
East Side of Ganaraska River - Afternoons - 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thank you for your patience...
Temporary Transit Service Outage - Cobourg Shuttle
Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2025 05:45 PM
Update 9/23/25: An update has been received regarding the mechanical issue with the Cobourg Shuttle. Repairs will not be completed by end-of-day today. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.
Update 9/19/25: Repairs are expected to be completed, with Cobourg Shuttle service anticipated to resume on Tuesday, September 23.
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...
Special Council Meetings – September 23, 2025
Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2025 04:11 PM
Council Workshop
A Special Council Workshop Session has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room, Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive, Port Hope.
At this meeting, Council members will participate in a Council workshop session with representatives from Strategy Corp regarding the development of a 2025-2028 strategic plan for the Municipality of Port Hope.
This workshop is designed to facilitate a collaborative discussion and analysis of the final...
Port Hope to Host Canindian: A Celebration of Truth and Reconciliation Featuring Tom Jackson
Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2025 04:05 PM
For Immediate Release
Thursday, September 18, 2025 – Port Hope, ON
The Municipality of Port Hope is honoured to invite community members to "Canindian: A Celebration of Truth and a Celebration of Reconciliation," an evening dedicated to honouring Indigenous culture, history, and the collective journey towards healing. This event will take place at Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Join renowned Canadian actor, musician, and activist Tom Jackson and esteemed Indigenous leaders...