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Town Park Recreation Centre Closed March 30 2025

The Town Park Recreation Centre is closed today due to a power outage. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

The Jack Burger Sports Complex remains open for those needing access to water, device charging, or a warm space. Please note that all municipal swimming programs are cancelled.

Ice/arena rentals at the Jack Burger Sports Complex are proceeding as scheduled, but we encourage patrons to check with their associations for any programming updates.

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Severe Weather Impacts and Emergency Response Delays

The Municipality of Port Hope is experiencing a high volume of calls for emergency response service due to ongoing severe weather conditions. Many roads, particularly in the north end of the Municipality, are inaccessible due to downed trees, hydro lines, and ice-covered surfaces.

Emergency response times may be delayed as our crews navigate these hazardous conditions. In some areas, power has been out for over 12 hours, and residents may experience poor internet and cell service. We urge...

Special Council Meeting - April 2, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:00 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 Recruitment).

For questions, please email staff in the Legislative Services office. 

Special Council Meeting - April 1, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope. The meeting will take place prior to the regular Committee of the Whole meeting which commences at 6:30 p.m.

During the open portion of this Special Council meeting, Council will consider a Staff Report regarding the potential use of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Funds. Following the consideration of this item, Council will then proceed into a...

Special Weather Statement - March 28 to 31, 2025

The Municipality of Port Hope is advising all residents to prepare for the Special Weather Statement issued by the Government of Canada. The following details outline what to expect and how to stay safe:

Weather Overview and Timing

• Beginning late Friday (March 28) and ending Monday (March 31). 
• Significant ice accretion from freezing rain in amounts of 5 to 15 mm, with amounts in excess of 20 mm possible.
• Confidence is increasing in a widespread, prolonged freezing rain event over portions of southern...