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Sewer Inspections on Walton Street

Residents are advised of upcoming sanitary sewer inspections on Walton Street for infrastructure maintenance and improvements. The inspections are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 29 and are expected to be completed by Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Wastewater division staff will be performing the inspections using a closed-circuit television camera on Walton Street from Church Street to Mill Street.

On-street parking and crosswalks may be impacted for the safety and protection of staff, residents,...

Council Meeting Highlights - March 16

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Service Line Warranties of Canada Agreement

Staff provided an update to Council on the Municipality’s agreement with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC). The agreement expires in August 2021...

Infrastructure Funding Announcement

Canada and Ontario invest in the construction of a new multipurpose centre in Port Hope

Canadians everywhere are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.

Today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; David Piccini, Parliamentary...

Vacancies on Advisory Boards and Committees

The Municipality of Port Hope is seeking representatives from the community to serve on municipal advisory boards and committees to fill several vacant positions.

“The volunteers on our boards and committees are in place to reflect the wants and needs of the community and to provide expertise, talent and guidance to Council,” notes Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “It can be very rewarding to participate in decisions that directly affect residents now and in the...

National Day of Observance for COVID-19

The Government of Canada has designated Thursday, March 11, 2021 as a National Day of Observance for those who have died of COVID-19.

To date, more than 22,000 Canadians have died and over 800,000 have been infected by the virus.

In honour of the National Day of Observance, the flags at Town Hall have been lowered to the half mast position today.

For more details about the National Day of Observance for COVID-19 victims, read the full statement from the Government of Canada.