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Fish Sanctuary and Extended Fall Fishing Season

A reminder for residents and visitors that, as directed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), a fish sanctuary is in effect from September 1 to October 14. The sanctuary area extends from the south side of the Jocelyn Street Bridge to the CNR Bridge (the first rail line north of Lake Ontario). There is no fishing allowed in the fish sanctuary.

This restriction is in place to protect vulnerable fish species during their peak migration to spawning grounds. Fishing within the...

Labour Day Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings, the Hope Transfer Station, Transit Services, the Town Park Recreation Centre, the Jack Burger Sports Complex, and the Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 for the Labour Day Holiday. 

All municipal services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

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

Pump Track Project Update

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to provide an update on the development of the Pump Track at the Town Park Recreation Centre.

Following community consultation earlier this year, the project team made several modifications to the original design. The most recent design can be viewed on our Engage Port Hope webpage.

Current and upcoming construction activities:

• Removal of the basketball net and the relocation of the shade shelter is complete.
• Week of September 2: Asphalt removal, drainage...

Burn Ban Lifted – Wednesday, August 27

Based on significant rainfall, cooler temperatures and more rain in the forecast, the County-wide Open-Air Burn Ban has been lifted in Northumberland County, effective immediately.

Residents are reminded to follow the open-air burning By-laws and to always use extreme caution when performing open air burns. For more information on our Burn Permits visit porthope.ca/burn-permits.

Failure to comply with the open-air burning By-law may result in fines and/or charges under the Ontario Fire Code and...

Temporary Transit Service Outage - Cobourg Shuttle

Update: Regular service has now resumed on the Express Cobourg Shuttle bus

Update: Work is taking longer than anticipated and the Express Cobourg Shuttle bus should return to service around 11:00 a.m.

Residents are advised that the Express Cobourg Shuttle bus will be temporarily out of services for mechanical maintenance on the morning of Thursday, August 28, 2025. It is estimated that this service will resume at approximately 10:00 a.m.

Further updates will be provided, if necessary. We apologize...