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2020 Holiday Events

The Municipality of Port Hope is set to kick off the holiday season with modified festive events and activities that can be done safely, with mandated COVID-19 restrictions in place.

Candlelight Festival - Beginning November 27

This year’s modified Candlelight Festival is a promotion that invites the public to explore the seasonal transformation of downtown Port Hope, beginning on November 27.

Aligning with the Government’s mandate to maintain physical distancing, the 2020 Candlelight Festival has...

Early Morning Work in the Downtown Area

Residents are advised that Municipal staff will be operating in the downtown area removing the sidewalk patio extensions during the early morning hours of Thursday, November 26 or Friday, November 27 dependent on acceptable weather conditions.

The work will begin no earlier than 5:00 am and is required in order to accommodate full access while vehicles are off of the road, traffic is light, and the equipment can move freely throughout the area.

There will be no full road closure required but traffic...

Council Meeting Highlights - November 17

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting, held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Council Meeting Highlights Fire Chief Appointment 

Council appointed Dan Smith as Director of Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Chief by By-law 61/2020.

Chief Smith has also...

Fire Chief Announcement

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that Daniel Smith has been appointed Director of Emergency Services and Fire Chief of the Municipality of Port Hope.

As a member of Senior Management, Chief Smith is also responsible for leading the Fire and Emergency Services team, which includes Fire, Building, and Municipal Law Enforcement Divisions.

“It is my absolute privilege to serve the Municipality as the new Director of Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Chief,” notes Chief Smith. “I...

Municipal Website Redesign Launch

The Municipality of Port Hope has unveiled a new municipal website, which includes a refreshed web design, service-based web navigation, enhanced technology, and a user-friendly platform.

“We are proud to present this modern website to our community, particularly during the global pandemic,” notes Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “Online communication is so crucial to the way that we deliver services to our residents, and this site will enhance our interactions with residents,...