Public Notices

A Statement from Mayor Hankivsky regarding an incident at the Jack Burger Sports Complex

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I report that on the evening of Tuesday, June 13, 2023, an adult male passed away as a result of a suspected medical incident at the Jack Burger Sports Complex.

Municipal staff, who are highly trained in emergency response, acted quickly and appropriately, administering CPR in an effort to save the man’s life. CPR was continued until emergency personnel arrived and responded. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

On...

Minister’s Zoning Order for 65 Ward Street

On June 12, 2023, the Municipality received notice that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) on June 9, 2023, for the properties at 20 Hope Street South and 65 Ward Street in Port Hope. The MZO overrides the current zoning restrictions and permits the land to be used to erect a long-term care facility on the site with an increase to the allowable height over what is currently permitted. 

An MZO is a tool, permitted under the Planning Act, which allows...

Daytime Clean Air Centres in Port Hope

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has advised that continued poor air quality is expected throughout the week due to the smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario and Quebec. A reminder that residents may visit any of the following facilities during operating hours as a space to find temporary relief from the air quality concerns.

• Port Hope Public Library Mary J. Benson Branch, 31 Queen Street
• Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive
• Town Park Recreation Centre,...

Sanitary Sewer Flushing

Residents are advised that vactor truck flushing of the sanitary and storm sewer system will begin Monday, June 5, 2023 and will occur until the end of September. During this time, there will be minor traffic impacts and, for public and staff safety, occasional night work to avoid high traffic volumes.

Vactor truck flushing is an important maintenance task that cleans the sewer systems by using a high-pressure hose reel and vacuum to remove silt, debris, and tree root intrusions. This improves...

National AccessAbility Week

National AccessAbility Week takes place from May 28 to June 3, 2023.

This year the theme is “Disability Inclusion: From Possibilities to Practice". Our country’s strength lies in the diversity of its people – all its people. And we can all contribute to this vision.

Visit the National AccessAbility Week web page to learn more and find out how the Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion is helping shape accessible and inclusive communities and workplaces across Canada.

For more information about...