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Changes to Drop-in Program Operations

As key public health and system indicators continue to improve, Ontario is cautiously and gradually easing public health and workplace measures. As a result, starting on Sunday, February 20, 2022, you will no longer be required to pre-register for your favorite programs including swimming, skating, pickleball and badminton. You can just drop in for your program and check in at the customer service desk to process payment.

Capacity limits have been removed for programs. This may mean an adjustment...

Warming Centres

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

• 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

For information about shelters and/or emergency housing...

Services Interruption on Family Day

Residents are advised that municipal transit will be closed, and staff services will be unavailable on Family Day, Monday, February 21, 2022. Services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

For roads or water-related emergencies during the holiday, please call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

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Council Meeting Highlights - February 15

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. 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.

Acquisition of Wesleyville / Ontario Power Generation lands

Council unanimously authorized, by

Council Votes Unanimously to Purchase Lands in Wesleyville

For Immediate Release
February 15, 2022 – Port Hope, ON

Tonight, Municipality of Port Hope Council voted unanimously to proceed with the purchase agreement to buy more than 1300 acres of land in the Wesleyville area in Port Hope from Ontario Power Generation (OPG). The Municipality will take ownership of the property on March 31, 2022.

“These lands open up so many opportunities for us as a community,” states Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “First and foremost, we will be...