Public Notices

Community Grant and Donation Program Applications

Applications are now open for the Community Grant and Donations Program. These programs are designed to assist non-profit community organizations and registered charities in Port Hope.

Community Grants

Community grants help non-profit organizations and registered charities fund local events, programs, and services. These applications are for $2,500 or more. If you are requesting a smaller amount, you will need to apply for a Donation. The deadline for this year’s application is Wednesday,...

Walton Street Reconstruction Community Update: Mid-block Crossing and Queen Street

The following is an update on the Walton Street Reconstruction project, including the status of the mid-block crossing and the proposed traffic lane reopening on Walton Street at Queen Street for one-way access.

Mid-block crossing update: Jazz Festival Weekend

This weekend – with the Jazz Festival taking place Downtown - a temporary mid-block crossing will be installed across Walton Street near Ontario Street from Friday evening through Monday morning to accommodate the increased pedestrian...

Update on Bell Service Issues in the Downtown Core

The Municipality has been made aware that some residents and businesses in the downtown core experienced Bell service disruptions during July and early August. These interruptions were caused by heavy rainfall, which affected exposed Bell lines undergoing updates as part of the Walton Street Reconstruction Project. Town Hall also experienced a service outage during this period.

Bell is actively working to resolve these service issues. If you are experiencing Bell connectivity issues on your home...

Mechanical Dredging in the Outer Harbour - August 19

In collaboration with Cameco, we will be conducting a small mechanical dredging operation in the outer harbour on Monday, August 19, 2024.

Purpose of the Dredging:

The dredging operation aims to remove a freshwater intake that is no longer required by Cameco. This will help maintain the functionality and safety of the harbour.

Sediment Placement:

The sediment removed during this process will be placed on the West Beach, near the break wall. We remind residents to please stay off the sediment piles...

Road Closures around Pine Street and North Street

Please be advised that a private company will be working to install water and wastewater services to a private property on North Street this week. To accommodate this work, please note the following road closures:

Wednesday, August 14

Pine Street North (between Clayton Lane and North Street) will be closed. Bruton Street and North Street will remain open for local residents to navigate the closure.

Thursday, August 15

North Street (between Pine Street North and Seymour Street) will be closed....