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Residents are advised that the Municipality of Port Hope has hired Port Britain Chemicals Inc., to control vegetation along guiderails on rural roadsides in the Municipality (rural area only).

The following pesticide will be used:
Finalsan Pro Commercial Concentrate PCP 30012, under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada)
Active ingredient: Ammonium Salt of Fatty Acid. No surfactants used.

The work will commence the week of May 30 to June 24 and again August 1 to 26, 2022, weather permitting.

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Residents are advised of the following updates to Municipal Transit Services beginning Monday, May 16. 

1. If you need a ride to/from East Beach this summer, we have you covered. We are reinstating the temporary stop at East Beach. This stop runs on Bus Route B and will stop approximately 55 minutes past every hour until Labour Day.
2. In preparation for Phase 1 of the Walton Street construction project, Bus Route A will be redirected one block north for the duration of the project. The bus will...

Friday, May 13, 2022
For Immediate Release

Music, dance, and celebration filled the theatre at the Cameco Capitol Arts Centre on Thursday, May 12, 2022, for the return of the in-person Port Hope Civic Awards ceremony, an event to recognize the many civic-minded volunteers in the community who, over the last year, have dedicated their time and talents to make a difference in the Municipality.

“It feels great to be back together – in-person – for the 34th annual Civic Awards,” noted Les Andrews, Deputy...

Take notice that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope intends to designate the buildings located at 10 Armour Street, 18 Princess Street, and 46 Dorset Street East in the Municipality of Port Hope as a properties of cultural heritage value of interest, pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18, Part IV, Section 29.

10 Armour Street

Built in 1868-1870, the Harvey Milton Rose House has physical and design value as a representative...

At the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, Finance Committee considered a report recommending draft amendments to the Prescribed Fees for Service By-law (By-law 71-2021). These amendments are in regard to curb cutting fees, parking meter fees and taxi fares. 

Proposed Amendments to the Prescribed Fees

The below fee changes are being proposed: