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Significant Weather Event Declared – January 15, 2026

Update: Friday, January 16, 2026
The Significant Weather Event has been declared over. Standard timelines for road and sidewalk winter maintenance resumes as usual.

For Immediate Release
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope has declared a Significant Weather Event due to heavy snowfall and blowing winds, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation Ont 239/02. Conditions are expected to continue throughout the day.

Environment Canada and local...

Important Transit Alert

Update 9:00 a.m.: Transit Services are no longer running due to weather and road conditions. This will be reassessed this afternoon. Stay tuned for updates.  Transit service is currently running; however, riders should expect delays due to the weather conditions. Please note that Bus Stops A23, A25, A26, and A27 are temporarily out of service. We’ll continue to share updates as they become available. Stay safe and thank you for your patience. 2026-01-15

Watermain Break – Victoria Street South

Please be advised that Victoria Street South, from Strachan Street to Sherbourne Street, is closed on January 12, 2026, as we address a watermain break in the area. Local traffic will have access to their properties but please avoid the area, if possible.

Some customers may experience low water pressure, and localized water shut-offs may be necessary to complete repairs. Crews are on-site working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We anticipate the work to be completed, and the road...

Port Hope Highlights 2025 Achievements in Year-in-Review

For Immediate Release
Friday, January 9, 2026 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is excited to unveil its 2025 Year in Review, now live on our website. This interactive digital feature celebrates the milestones, projects, and initiatives that shaped our community over the past year, highlighting the dedication and innovation of our municipal team.

The 2025 Year in Review offers a streamlined, department-by-department look at the work that keeps Port Hope thriving. From major...

Update on 65 Ward Street – Case Management Conference

The Municipality is providing an update on the status of the property at 65 Ward Street.

Background

In January 2025, the Municipality provided an update regarding the Motion for Leave to Appeal, filed by Southbridge, which was scheduled for review by a panel of the Courts in December 2024. This Motion was dismissed by the panel. For more information about this decision and other background information on this file, please review the Municipality’s full update.

Current Status

The Ontario Land...