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Council Approves By-law to Deregulate Taxicabs in Municipality of Port Hope

For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that last night, Council approved a by-law to deregulate the local taxicab industry. This decision is in response to significant changes in the Canadian taxi industry and the increasing demand for more transportation options.

In recent years, ride-share platforms like Y Drive, Uber and Lyft have introduced new competition and innovative service delivery methods. These platforms...

Heroes Highway Ride and Rally Road Closures

Residents are advised that the Heroes Highway Ride and Rally will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The motorcycle procession is anticipated to arrive in Port Hope between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. The public can expect traffic delays as the procession travels down Ontario Street into the Downtown to park. Motorcycles will park on Queen Street, with entertainment, food service and vendors set up in Memorial Park.

Please be advised of the following impacts to accommodate the event: 

Road...

Media Advisory: Progressive Pride Flag Raising to Take Place June 1

MEDIA ADVISORYWednesday, May 29, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

Join the Municipality of Port Hope at Town Hall on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for a special Progressive Pride flag raising in celebration of Pride Month. We invite members of the media and the community to attend. The Mayor, along with Members of Council, staff, and the community will participate in the ceremony. Mayor Hankivsky will also share some brief remarks.

Throughout the month of June, the Progressive Pride Flag will proudly...

Update on Cavan Street Reopening and File Factory Block 2 Demolition

The Municipality can announce that all demolition authorized under the recently approved Heritage Demolition Permit has been completed for Block 2 of the File Factory. The demolition focused solely on the specified block, preserving the former Beamish Mill along with other sections and buildings of Block 2, in keeping with Council direction previously provided that identified the scope of the work was to focus on the immediate threats to public safety. Under this Permit, no additional...

Special Council Meeting - May 29, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council members will receive a staff report regarding proposed changes to the Taxi Licensing and Regulating By-law. The report will identify changes that will provide benefits to the existing local Taxi industry, while also opening up opportunities for additional ridesharing / vehicle for hire options subject to market demands.