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Special Council Meeting – June 23, 2026

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council will proceed in closed session in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., c.25 in order to address matters related to the following:

• Personal matters about identifiable individual(s), including municipal or local board employees - Section 239(2)(b) and labour relations or employee negotiations -...

Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games Parking

The Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games return to Port Hope this weekend. Please be aware of increased traffic, pedestrians, and pipe band members in the area surrounding the Town Park Recreation Centre.

Parking impacts

To alleviate traffic congestion and maintain a safe emergency access route, parking will be restricted from Friday, June 19 (4:00 p.m.) to Saturday, June 20 (11:00 p.m.) on the following streets:

• West side of Elgin Street (from College Street to Francis Street)
• West...

Municipality of Port Hope and Canada Reach Landmark Agreement for Historic Waste

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) have reached a historic long-term agreement to provide greater flexibility and more options for the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) Project.

As the PHAI has progressed - particularly on private properties - it has become clear that it is not always practical or beneficial to remove all of the eligible waste from every location.

Under the agreement, the Port Hope...

Tree Removal in Memorial Park

The Municipality of Port Hope is committed to the responsible care and management of our trees and greenspaces. 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 in Memorial Park.

Following recent assessment, our team identified one maple tree in the north section of Memorial Park as a significant safety concern. The tree is aging and...

Downtown Sidewalk Repairs Begin June 15

In 2024, during Phase 2 of the Walton Street Reconstruction, an issue occurred with a newly poured section of sidewalk between John Street and Queen Street. As a result, the affected section of sidewalk needs to be removed and replaced.

Beginning on June 15, 2026, Don Oliver Excavating will perform this work, with an anticipated completion timeline of approximately one week, weather permitting. All new sidewalks will be monitored until cured to mitigate damage.

We recognize that this work will...