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Parkland Closure Bordering Ganaraska River

The closure of the green space, trails and parklands that border the Ganaraska River has received a great deal of attention from the community. Council would like to provide the community with some additional background information as to how they arrived at the decision to close these areas.

It is well known that the opening of the Trout fishing season is an incredibly popular event, attracting hundreds of anglers from all over the Province and beyond to Port Hope to enjoy fishing along the River....

April 21 Council Meeting Highlights

Municipality of Port Hope Council Meeting - April 21, 2020

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Land use restrictions

Council authorized the closure of all lands and parks under ownership...

April 21 Council Meeting Public Participation

The Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings on April 21, 2020 are being held electronically using ZOOM meeting software. The Council meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and the Committee of the Whole meeting will begin shortly after the Council meeting ends.

If you wish to participate on your computer or tablet:
To view the Council or Committee of the Whole Meeting through your computer (or smartphone with the ZOOM app) go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86842626020

If you wish to participate by telephone...

COVID-19 Update 10

Municipality of Port Hope COVID-19 Update #10: Municipal Projects and Maintenance Activities

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 17, 2020 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality has been closely monitoring Provincial Orders that have been issued under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as they relate to our proposed municipal construction and maintenance work. The Ontario government has recently expanded the list of non-essential workplaces with the introduction of Ontario Regulation 119/20:...

COVID-19 Update 9

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 10, 2020 – Port Hope, ON

Municipal Council and staff remind residents to stay home this holiday weekend and practice safe physical distancing during essential visits to public spaces.

“It is understandably disappointing to have to stay home this weekend, as it is an important holiday for many of our community members,” notes Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “But we must not relax our efforts. I urge all community members to stay home and connect...