Council Announcements

September 15 Council Meeting Highlights

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression

Council received correspondence from the Council of the Municipality of West Grey condemning the unjust treatment, oppression, and racism against those who identify...

Virtual Civic Awards

In a first-of-its-kind ceremony, the Municipality of Port Hope honoured the recipients of the 2019 Civic Awards in a pre-recorded broadcast that was aired on YourTV Cogeco on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

“The Civic Awards is a special celebration for Council because it is an opportunity to publicly recognize and thank our dedicated citizens for all that they do to make Port Hope such a wonderful community,” explains Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “Council is thrilled that...

Municipal Land Closure

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

At their regular meeting on September 1, 2020, Council authorized the temporary closure of all lands and parks, under ownership of the Municipality, that border the Ganaraska River, effective September 2, 2020 until October 15, 2020, in an effort to limit group gatherings during the annual salmon migration while the global pandemic is ongoing. This closure includes all green spaces and trails from Molson Street to Lake Ontario and...

Special Meeting of Finance Committee September 3

Residents are advised that a Special Meeting of Finance Committee will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. to review and consider the Water and Wastewater Rate Study and 10 Year Financial Plan.

This meeting will be held electronically, via web conference. To participate, please see the instructions and link posted on the meeting agenda.

Questions may be directed to Brian Gilmer, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk at clerk@porthope.ca

August 4 Council Meeting Highlights

For Immediate Release Thursday, August 6, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

New Website for Tourism

Municipal staff made a presentation to Council to officially launch the new website redesign for the Port Hope tourism...