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Vacancies on Advisory Boards and Committees

The Municipality of Port Hope is seeking representatives from the community to serve on municipal advisory boards and committees to fill several vacant positions.

“The volunteers on our boards and committees are in place to reflect the wants and needs of the community and to provide expertise, talent and guidance to Council,” notes Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “It can be very rewarding to participate in decisions that directly affect residents now and in the...

National Day of Observance for COVID-19

The Government of Canada has designated Thursday, March 11, 2021 as a National Day of Observance for those who have died of COVID-19.

To date, more than 22,000 Canadians have died and over 800,000 have been infected by the virus.

In honour of the National Day of Observance, the flags at Town Hall have been lowered to the half mast position today.

For more details about the National Day of Observance for COVID-19 victims, read the full statement from the Government of Canada.

COVID-19 Arena Update

On Monday, March 8, 2021, Port Hope, along with all of Northumberland County, was moved into the Yellow-Protect Zone of the Provincial COVID Response Framework. As such, Parks, Recreation and Culture staff have reviewed current protocols and updated arena operations.

Spectators permitted for Minor Hockey and Figure Skating

Spectators are now permitted inside the arena, along with accompanying guardians, for minor sports bookings (Minor hockey and figure skating only).

Space is still limited. Please...

Climate Change Survey

The Climate Change Working Group for the Municipality of Port Hope, in collaboration with graduate students and faculty from McMaster University, is seeking input through a comprehensive survey from residents and stakeholders to help inform a Climate Change Action Plan for the Municipality.

The purpose of the survey, which was developed by McMaster’s graduate students and faculty from the W. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, is to gather local information and insights about climate...

Mason Homes Phase 5 Appeal Update

Residents are advised that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) has scheduled a Case Management Conference by video for the Penryn Mason Homes Inc. Phase 5 LPAT Appeal.

The Case Management Conference date is Friday, May 28, 2021.

Details about the Case Management Conference are posted on our Current Planning Applications page.

Questions about this appeal must be directed to the Tribunal Case Coordinator: Ben Bath at Ben.Bath@ontario.ca.

Residents may also visit the LPAT website for more information...