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Temporary Transit Service Outage - Cobourg Shuttle

Residents are advised that the Express Cobourg Shuttle bus is temporarily out of service due to a mechanical issue. The duration of the service interruption is anticipated to last one hour (2 runs). We will share updates as they become available. 

The in-town routes A and B in Port Hope are not affected. 

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

2025-06-25

Canada Day Closures

Residents are reminded that municipal administrative buildings, municipal transit services, recreation facilities, the Port Hope Public Library branches, and the Hope Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 for the Canada Day holiday. All municipal staff services will resume at their usual operating hours on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. 

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

Residents are also...

Special Council Meeting – June 26, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council Members will participate in a workshop with representatives from StrategyCorp to support the development of the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan for the Municipality of Port Hope. The session will focus on reviewing and validating the draft strategic plan framework, including strategic initiatives informed by contributions from...

Port Hope Invites Community to ‘Be Walton’ Again in Support of Local Shops and Services

For Immediate Release
Monday, June 23, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

Building on the success of last year, the Municipality of Port Hope - together with local community partners - is pleased to announce the return of the “Be Walton” shop local, love local campaign, running all summer long. This relaunched initiative comes with a vibrant lineup of free arts, music, and cultural events taking place throughout the downtown.

The campaign is a key element of a broader business and community continuity strategy...

Municipal Cooling Centres

Residents are advised that a strong heat wave is forecasted in the coming days. Residents are reminded to take precautions during extreme heat conditions to stay protected this summer.  

Municipal cooling centres

To find relief from the heat, residents may visit the following locations during operating hours:
• The Jack Burger Sports Complex, located at 60 Highland Drive.
• The Town Park Recreation Centre, located at 62 McCaul Street.
• The Port Hope Public Library - Mary J. Benson Branch, located at 31...