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Memorandum of Understanding Signed Between Port Hope and Ontario Power Generation

Today, the Municipality of Port Hope signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to advance collaboration related to the exploration of potential new nuclear generation at the Wesleyville site in Port Hope. 

Through this agreement, the Municipality and OPG will work together to advance planning activities, strengthen community engagement, support sustainable development and economic growth, and overall community well‑being as the proposed project progresses...

Family Day Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings, the Port Hope Public Library and the Hope Transfer Station will be closed and transit service unavailable on Monday, February 16, 2026, for the Family Day holiday.

The Town Park Recreation Centre is open for the Family Fun Day Event from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the Jack Burger Sports Complex is open with modified hours and public swimming from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

All municipal services will resume at their usual operating hours on...

Municipality of Port Hope Adopts the 2026 Budget

For Immediate Release
Thursday, February 5, 2026 – Port Hope, ON

The 2026 Budget for the Municipality of Port Hope has been adopted. Mayor Olena Hankivsky presented the Budget at the Council meeting on January 20, which was informed by Council deliberations and unanimously endorsed at a Special Council Meeting on January 13. Under the new legislation, the amendment period for the budget has now lapsed and the budget is now in effect.

“The development of the 2026 budget included a careful and...

Deadline Approaching to Submit Civic Award Nominations

Residents are reminded that the deadline to submit a nomination for the Civic Awards program is only one month away, on March 5, 2026.

The Civic Awards Ceremony is an annual event hosted by the Municipality to recognize people for their outstanding achievements and contributions in Port Hope.

If you know a local citizen, community organization, or group who has contributed their time, talents, and resources towards improving the quality of life in the community, help us to acknowledge and thank...

Temporary Transit Outage - Cobourg Shuttle – February 4, 2026

The Cobourg Express Shuttle is currently out of service due to a mechanical issue. At this time, we do not have a timeline for when service will resume. In the meantime, the ROLLS van will provide temporary transportation for the run at 1:30 p.m. and then again from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2026-02-04