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Caroline Street Rink Opening

The Caroline Street rink will open on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Due to the current COVID-19 related protocols in place, the following guidelines apply:

• All skaters must make a reservation for their skate time through our online reservation system (no drop-ins permitted).
• Participants are restricted to Northumberland County residents only.
• All skating timeslots are 45 minutes each.
• There is a maximum of 10 skaters permitted on the ice at all times.
• All skaters must wear a mask.
• Municipal staff will be onsite...

Virtual Fitness Programming

A mini 4-week virtual fitness session is starting on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Choose from the following classes, all from the comfort of your own home:

• Yin Yoga
• Somatic Yoga
• Functional Fitness Level 1 and 2

Online registration begins Monday, February 1, and the fees are $20.00 for the session (HST included). (Note that due to the Family Day holiday, the class on Mondays is a 3-week session and will be pro-rated at the time of registration.)

You will be required to have a laptop, tablet, or...

Special Council Meeting - January 26

Residents are advised that a Special Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Council will move into a closed meeting, in accordance with the Municipal Act, regarding a matter pertaining to personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees - Section 239 (2)(b) - (CAO / Organizational Performance Goals).

The meeting agenda is available on the Council Portal. 

Please email the Clerk's office for questions. 

Leisure Services Master Plan

Posted: 2021-01-20

The 2021 draft Leisure Services Master Plan is open for public review and comment.

The 2010 Municipal Leisure Services Master Plan (LSMP) has reached its 10-year lifespan and over 90% of the strategies and priorities are completed or ongoing as best practices.

In 2020, the Municipality initiated the development of a second-generation LSMP. The 2021 Plan is intended to guide decision-making by staff, Council, and partners through recommendations related to policies, service areas,...

Knoxville Cemetery

The Municipality of Port Hope is in the process of assuming ownership and operation of Knoxville Cemetery and has submitted By-laws to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002. Any interested parties may contact Corporate Services by email or telephone at (905) 885-4544 to request copies of the By-law amendments.

These By-laws are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Telephone: Bereavement Authority of...