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COVID-19 Arena Update
Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2021 02:13 PM
On Monday, March 8, 2021, Port Hope, along with all of Northumberland County, was moved into the Yellow-Protect Zone of the Provincial COVID Response Framework. As such, Parks, Recreation and Culture staff have reviewed current protocols and updated arena operations.
Spectators permitted for Minor Hockey and Figure SkatingSpectators are now permitted inside the arena, along with accompanying guardians, for minor sports bookings (Minor hockey and figure skating only).
Space is still limited. Please...
Climate Change Survey
Posted on Monday, March 08, 2021 09:59 AM
The Climate Change Working Group for the Municipality of Port Hope, in collaboration with graduate students and faculty from McMaster University, is seeking input through a comprehensive survey from residents and stakeholders to help inform a Climate Change Action Plan for the Municipality.
The purpose of the survey, which was developed by McMaster’s graduate students and faculty from the W. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, is to gather local information and insights about climate...
Mason Homes Phase 5 Appeal Update
Posted on Friday, March 05, 2021 03:50 PM
Residents are advised that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) has scheduled a Case Management Conference by video for the Penryn Mason Homes Inc. Phase 5 LPAT Appeal.
The Case Management Conference date is Friday, May 28, 2021.
Details about the Case Management Conference are posted on our Current Planning Applications page.
Questions about this appeal must be directed to the Tribunal Case Coordinator: Ben Bath at Ben.Bath@ontario.ca.
Residents may also visit the LPAT website for more information...
Council Meeting Highlights - March 2
Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 06:58 PM
Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.
Sidewalk patio extension and Ganny Weekend celebrationCouncil authorized the adjustment of the start of the Sidewalk Patio Extensions License timeframe to April 1 for 2021.
Additionally, Council...
Overnight Snow Plowing
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 03:06 PM
Due to the precipitation that has accumulated over the last several days, staff will be removing snow in the downtown corridor on the street and along the pedestrian walkways beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
Staff aim to remove the snow at this hour to ensure that there is a reduced number of vehicles on the street, which allows them to clean up as much snow and ice as possible.
The snow removal equipment and vehicles will create some noise in the area. We apologize for this...