Transit Alerts

Phone Outage: Transit Phone Line

Update: The phone line is back in service. Thank you for your patience. 

Notice for Transit users: Our transit phone line is currently unavailable. Alternatively, you can email us at transit@porthope.ca 

A technician has been contacted to address the outage, and we will provide an update once the problem is resolved. Thank you for your understanding.

2025-11-03

Downtown Closures to Accommodate HBIA Trick or Treat Night

The annual HBIA Trick or Treat night has grown in popularity, attracting over 500 children last year. This year, to improve safety and enhance the experience for all, there will be road closures to accommodate pedestrians.

From 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, the following closures will be in place:

Road Closures

• Walton Street (from Cavan Street to Mill Street)
• Ontario Street (from Thompson Drive to Walton) local traffic only to Brogdens Lane
• John Street North (from Augusta Street to...

Road Closure and Transit Re-route – October 22, 2025

Please be advised that Ward Street (from Elgin Street South to Rose Glen Road North) and Deblaquire Street North (from Ward Street to College Street) will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on October 22, 2025. As a result of these closures, transit stop #B20 will not be in service, and the bus will be re-routed around the closure. 

2025-10-20

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings, the Hope Transfer Station, Transit Services, the Town Park Recreation Centre, the Jack Burger Sports Complex, and the Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

All municipal services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

For urgent services related to water, wastewater, or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

Transit Update – Walton Street Reopening

Walton Street is officially open, and transit service has now returned to its regular routes for both Route A and Route B. As a result, the temporary stops on South Street, Strachan Street, Pine Street, and Gifford Street are no longer in service.

Beginning October 14, transit fares will also resume for both Route A and Route B, following the completion of the Walton Street Reconstruction.

Also, if you purchased a September pass for Route C, it will remain valid until October 14 to make up for the...