Public Notices

Fall Hydrant Flushing Program

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 1 to November 15, 2024 - 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...

Notice of Public Meeting for Development Charges - October 8, 2024

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024 the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) bylaw and underlying background study.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed D.C. by-law and background...

Port Hope Fair Parking Restrictions and Transit Interruptions

The annual Port Hope Fair is back from September 12 to 15, 2024. Residents are reminded of the following impacts:

Parking restrictions

To alleviate traffic congestion and ensure emergency vehicle access to the fair grounds and surrounding neighbourhood, there will be no parking from September 12 at 8:00 a.m. to September 15 at 5:00 p.m. on the following streets:

• No-parking on the west side of Elgin Street North (from Ward Street to Croft Street)
• No-parking on the west side of Deblaquire Street...

West Beach Remediation Update

The PHAI remediation work at the Waterworks West site, which began in late 2022, has reached an exciting milestone for the community. To date, approximately 24,000m³ of soil has been successfully removed, and CNL is now able to return a portion of the site back for community use.

Just in time for Labour Day weekend, the parking lot and trail leading down to the beach will be open for public use starting at end of day on August 30, 2024. We kindly ask that users park in the designated parking lot to...

Labour Day Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings, the Hope Transfer Station, Transit Services, the Town Park Recreation Centre, and the Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 for the Labour Day Holiday. 

The Jack Burger Sports Complex will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for adult and public swimming. 

All municipal services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

For urgent services related to water, wastewater, or roads,...