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Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is calling on all residents to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to be Saved by the Beep with a working smoke alarm – it is your best chance to keep you and your family safe in the event of a fire.

The Municipality of Port Hope is joining communities across Ontario on September 28 by asking everyone to take a minute and ensure there are working smoke alarms installed in their home.

In 2022, Ontario lost...

Transit Outage - September 26, 2025

Please be advised that Transit Routes A, B, and C are currently out of service until 5:30 p.m. today due to a mechanical failure of another transit vehicle.

• Routes A and B will resume service temporarily from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. After 7:00 p.m., these routes will be back out of service for the remainder of the evening.
• Route C remains out of service.

We recognize the inconvenience this causes and share in your disappointment. Unfortunately, we have had a number of mechanical issues with our...

Bill Payments During Canada Post Strike

With news of the current Canada Post labour disruption, the Municipality of Port Hope is encouraging residents to seek out alternative methods for receiving and paying tax and water/wastewater bills to avoid potential delays. You are responsible for paying your bill on time.

Alternative Methods to Receive Your Bills

The Municipality offers several ways to obtain your bill, including:

• eBilling – Sign up for ebilling and have your bills delivered directly to your email inbox, no mail required.
• Virtual...

October Council Meetings to Continue Virtually

Please be advised that all Council and Committee of the Whole meetings will continue to be held virtually throughout the month of October.

This temporary measure is necessary due to unexpected delays in receiving key materials for the new audio-visual (AV) system installation in Council Chambers. These delays are the result of border and tariff issues, which are circumstances beyond our control. While the upgrades were originally anticipated to be complete by early October, installation is now...

Closure Notice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Municipality of Port Hope will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

The following buildings and services will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025:

• Town Hall
• Fire Administration Office
• Development Team Office
• Water Treatment Plant
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Joint Operation Centre
• Rural Works Yard
• Port Hope Public Library
• Transit routes A, B and C

The following buildings and services will remain open for service, rentals and scheduled programs:

• Town Park...