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Daytime Warming Centre Opens at TPRC

Update: February 18, 2022

Residents may visit any of the following facilities during operating hours as a temporary space to find relief from inclement weather and cold temperatures. The Town Park Recreation Centre is no longer the only designated warming centre. 

• Port Hope Public Library Mary J. Benson Branch, 31 Queen Street
• Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive
• Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul Street

Residents are advised that the Town Park Recreation Centre will open for use as a...

Waterfront and River Walk Master Plan Consultation

We are developing a comprehensive, innovative, and achievable Waterfront and River Walk Master Plan. The Master Plan is a community focused exercise that will create unique and innovative waterfront and river walk areas. These areas will be integrated with the natural environment and enhance connectivity, walkability, livability, and quality of life for residents and visitors. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint for implementation and will guide investment with the intention of supporting...

COVID-19 Community Update 25

In response to recent trends that show a rapid increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Province of Ontario will be returning to a modified Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. This includes temporary closures of public spaces within the municipality.

Recreational programs and facilities

All indoor recreation programs and activities are now cancelled. The Jack Burger Sports Complex and the Town Park Recreation Centre will be closed until the end of the provincial order...

Council Meeting Highlights - December 21

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 21, 2021. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Council Meeting:

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

2022 Budget Approved

At their final meeting of the year, Municipality of Port Hope Council...

2022 Budget Approved

At their final meeting of the year, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved the 2022 Operating and Capital budgets.

“This budget shows investments in areas important to the community,” explains Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “Council and staff remained aware of the fiscal challenges of the global pandemic, that are still ongoing in our community and maintained a fiscally responsible approach, while supporting the goals of the Strategic Plan.”

The 2022 budget provides the...