Public Notices

Special Council Meeting - April 1, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope. The meeting will take place prior to the regular Committee of the Whole meeting which commences at 6:30 p.m.

During the open portion of this Special Council meeting, Council will consider a Staff Report regarding the potential use of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Funds. Following the consideration of this item, Council will then proceed into a...

Special Weather Statement - March 28 to 31, 2025

The Municipality of Port Hope is advising all residents to prepare for the Special Weather Statement issued by the Government of Canada. The following details outline what to expect and how to stay safe:

Weather Overview and Timing

• Beginning late Friday (March 28) and ending Monday (March 31). 
• Significant ice accretion from freezing rain in amounts of 5 to 15 mm, with amounts in excess of 20 mm possible.
• Confidence is increasing in a widespread, prolonged freezing rain event over portions of southern...

Important Upcoming Dates for the Walton Street Reconstruction (Phase 3)

Last month, the Municipality of Port Hope awarded the contract for the next phase of the Walton Street Reconstruction Project to Behan Construction. Since then, staff have been working with the contractor to determine the construction schedule. The focus for this final phase is to replace Walton Street infrastructure from just west of Cavan Street to Pine Street.

Details have been confirmed, and important updates are provided below. Staff have been visiting downtown businesses and residences in...

Filming Downtown – March 24, 2025

Residents are advised that a small film crew will be in the downtown area on Monday, March 24, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to shoot scenes for an upcoming holiday movie, “Once Upon a Christmas Crown”.

Filming will occur inside and outside of 57 Walton Street (G Facey Clothing) and on the sidewalk in front of 8 – 12 Queen Street. Set dressing and take-down will occur on the same day of shooting and will involve fake snow and Christmas decorations.

Impacts will be minor, but include the following:

Tree Removal at Town Hall

The Municipality of Port Hope is committed to the responsible care and management of our urban trees. As part of our annual review and maintenance program, municipal staff—under the guidance of a certified Arborist—regularly assess the health and stability of trees on municipal properties, including those near Town Hall.

Following recent pruning efforts, our team has identified the Butternut tree located on the north side of the front lawn at Town Hall as a significant safety concern. The tree...