Council Announcements

Port Hope Holds Ceremony to Officially Mark the Start of the Walton Street Reconstruction

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The official groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Walton Street Reconstruction project took place today, marking the formal start of significant infrastructure improvements in downtown Port Hope. Residents, business owners, and municipal officials gathered to witness this important milestone, as Mayor Hankivsky alongside Council and staff shared the vision for a stronger, more vibrant downtown core.

The ceremony featured...

Municipality of Port Hope Honours Community Members at Annual Civic Awards Ceremony

For Immediate Release
Friday, May 3, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope was the scene of profound community appreciation last night as the Municipality celebrated its 36th Civic Awards ceremony. The event spotlighted the dedication and contributions of local citizens.

Mayor Olena Hankivsky expressed her pride, stating, “The Civic Awards program reflects our community's spirit and the exceptional individuals who dedicate themselves to improving Port Hope. Our community’s deep...

Special Council Meeting – May 7, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council members will participate in training as part of the ongoing 2022-2026 Council Professional Development. This information session, delivered by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd, will provide Council Members with a high-level overview of development charges, including but not limited to: A review of development charges...

Free Transit on Routes A and B During Walton Street Reconstruction

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that there will be no transit fees on Transit Routes A and B within the Port Hope boundary effective Wednesday, May 1, 2024, through the completion of the Walton Street Reconstruction project. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to support local businesses and to promote environmental benefits through increased use of public transit.

Additionally, this fare suspension...

Notice of Voters' List Revisions and Voter Assistance Centres

TAKE NOTICE that the list of all persons entitled to be electors for the 2024 Ward 2 (Rural Area) By-Election in the Municipality of Port Hope has been prepared by the Office of the Clerk.

A person may check to see if their name is on the Voters’ List if they have reason to believe their information may be incorrect (for example, they have changed their name or their residence), or if they have recently moved to the Municipality of Port Hope. You may verify and check if you are on the Voters’ List...