Public Notices

Help Shape Our New Pump Track

We are developing a new pump track in Port Hope—and we want your input!

Join us for an in-person Community Open House on Thursday, May 8 at the Town Park Recreation Centre from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

What is a Pump Track?

A pump track is a looped, paved circuit with berms, rollers, and turns designed for riders of all kinds—bikes, scooters, skateboards, and wheelchairs. Instead of pedaling or pushing, riders use momentum and body movement to “pump” through the course. These tracks are fun,...

Temporary Water Service Outage – Upper Downtown Area

Please be advised that a temporary shutdown of water will be conducted on Wednesday, April 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as part of the Walton Street Reconstruction. The affected buildings are located on:

• Walton Street (from Pine Street to Thomas Street)
• Pine Street (from Bedford Street to Gifford Street)
• Gifford Street (from Thomas Street to Pine Street)
• Ross Street
• Hill Street South
• Hagerman Street

Please view the outage map for a visual representation of the outage area.

During this time crews will...

Special Council Meeting – Tuesday, April 22, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council members will participate in a Council workshop session with representatives from Strategy Corp with regard to the development of a 2025-2028 strategic plan for the Municipality of Port Hope.

This initial Council strategic plan workshop is designed to examine findings collected from interviews, workshops, and surveys...

Statement on the Rose Glen Road Industrial Fire

On April 9, 2025, a fire broke out at an industrial chemical plant in our community. It was a high-risk situation that required an extensive and coordinated response. All three fire stations in our Municipality were deployed, which included 14 apparatus and over 40 of our firefighters to contain and suppress the blaze, preventing what could have been a far more serious incident.

Mutual aid played a key role in this effort. Members from Cobourg Fire Department assisted at the scene with their...

MTO Preliminary Work Underway for Upcoming Bridge Replacement

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has begun preliminary work in advance of a major infrastructure project that includes improvements to the Choate Road and Ganaraska River Bridges.

This extensive project is expected to take place over the next six construction seasons (May to December). The Municipality has heard from residents in the immediate area and has been advocating for more details on the expected traffic impacts along Choate Road. Staff continue to push for additional information to...