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Extreme Weather Conditions

Lakelands Public Health has issued a Cold Warning for the County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and the City and County of Peterborough effective Saturday, January 24 to Sunday, January 25, as Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts low temperatures combined with significant wind chill values. Temperatures are expected to drop to -20°C, with wind chill reaching as low as -30 to-35, creating conditions that significantly increase the risk of frostbite and...

Special Council Meeting – January 27, 2026

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Committee Room at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council will proceed in closed session in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O., c.25 in order to address personal matters about labour relations or employee negotiations - Section 239 (2)(d) - Compensation Review.

Please note that portions of this meeting will be open to the public; however, the meeting...

2026 Mayor’s Budget Posted

The 2026 Mayor’s Budget is now available for public review on the Budget Engagement webpage at engage.porthope.ca/2026-budget.

At a Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, Council reviewed and discussed the staff-proposed budget collaboratively. Highlights from the meeting can be found in the latest Council newsletter.

To meet provincial requirements, the Mayor has officially brought forward the budget, which reflects what Council discussed at their meeting.

The Mayor will present the...

Municipal Facility Closures - January 15

Please be advised that due to significant weather conditions municipal facilities will be closed as of 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026. These facilities include:

• Town Hall
• Development Team Office (5 Mill Street South)
• Port Hope Public Library
• Jack Burger Sports Complex
• Town Park Recreation Centre
• Fire Administration Office
• Transit Services

Due to the persistent snow conditions, municipal parking lots, sidewalks and emergency exits may not be able to be maintained to regular standards....

Significant Weather Event Declared – January 15, 2026

Update: Friday, January 16, 2026
The Significant Weather Event has been declared over. Standard timelines for road and sidewalk winter maintenance resumes as usual.

For Immediate Release
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope has declared a Significant Weather Event due to heavy snowfall and blowing winds, as defined within the Minimum Maintenance Standards Regulation Ont 239/02. Conditions are expected to continue throughout the day.

Environment Canada and local...