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Special Council Meeting – Monday, November 18, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 in order to consider items pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees – Section 239(2)(b) – (CAO and Senior Leadership Recruitment Discussions) and Section 239(2)(h) information...

2024 Holiday Events

The Municipality of Port Hope is ready to kick off the holidays with a variety of traditional experiences returning to mark the festive season. 

Candlelight Festival

The annual Candlelight Festival is a holiday experience that showcases the seasonal transformation of downtown Port Hope. Find that festive feeling in Port Hope with holiday shopping, dining, events, and festive décor from November 29, 2024 until January 2, 2025. 

Candlelight Walk, Light Display and Holiday Shopping 

The Candlelight...

Harcourt Street Closure – November 12, 2024

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, starting at 8:00 a.m., our Wastewater Division will conduct sewer work on Harcourt Street. The street will be fully closed to through traffic from Ward Street to Hope Street North, allowing access only for local residents, who will be permitted in both directions. Once the work is completed and the road reopens at the end of the day, Harcourt Street will return to its regular one-way traffic flow. Residents on Harcourt Street have been notified of this closure via...

Update on Court Proceeding for 65 Ward Street Property

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

Background

In December 2022, Municipal Council removed a Heritage Alteration Permit, previously granted to the property owner, Southbridge Care Homes (Southbridge) for 65 Ward Street, which would have allowed demolition of the property including identified heritage elements. This administrative action followed the denial of a Zoning By-law Amendment Application for the...

Remembrance Day Closures

Facility Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Remembrance Day. 

For urgent services related to water, wastewater, or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

Road Closures

Please note the following road closures will be in effect on November 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. to accommodate the Legion's Remembrance Day ceremony. 

• Queen Street (from Walton Street to Augusta...