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Winter Storm Warning

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for our region, expected late this week and into the holiday weekend. It is likely that heavy amounts of precipitation, flash freezing temperatures and high winds will occur.

Residents are reminded to be prepared for winter storms and power outages, which should include a plan and sufficient supplies to last for a minimum of 72 hours. Visit our emergency preparedness webpage for more information and suggestions on how you can prepare.

If you...

Council Meeting Highlights - December 20

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website.

Council Meeting:

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

Appointing Council representatives to Advisory Boards and Committees

Council made the following appointments:

1. Councillor Les Andrews – Audit Committee, Heritage Incentive Advisory...

Council Declares Climate Emergency and Adopts UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

At their recent meeting, Members of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope unanimously declared a climate emergency and adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

“Adopting these two critical declarations speaks to the values of this Council,” states Olena Hankivsky, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “I’m so very pleased to have advanced both declarations. They are appropriate developments in Port Hope’s movement towards reconciliation and as agents of...

Walton Street Reconstruction - Timeline Update

Phase 1 of the Walton Street project is now complete for 2022. The final lift of asphalt and the correction of any deficiencies will be completed in 2023.

Phase 2 of the project, which includes full road reconstruction from Pine Street to Mill Street, is subject to budget approval and will be considered by Council as part of the 2023 budget deliberations.

As a result of supply chain delays and material shortages, construction timelines have been adjusted and work on Phase 2 will not begin in April...

Waterworks West Remediation (West Beach Area)

Following the Notice of Upcoming Work communicated by CNL on December 6, residents are reminded that the long-term closure of the West Beach parking lot and playground area begins Monday, December 19, 2022 (weather permitting). There will be lane interruptions and traffic delays in the surrounding area for the duration of this project. This closure is a result of remediation work around the Waterworks West site, which is being completed as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI). For a...