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Filming Downtown – March 24, 2025

Residents are advised that a small film crew will be in the downtown area on Monday, March 24, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to shoot scenes for an upcoming holiday movie, “Once Upon a Christmas Crown”.

Filming will occur inside and outside of 57 Walton Street (G Facey Clothing) and on the sidewalk in front of 8 – 12 Queen Street. Set dressing and take-down will occur on the same day of shooting and will involve fake snow and Christmas decorations.

Impacts will be minor, but include the following:

Tree Removal at Town Hall

The Municipality of Port Hope is committed to the responsible care and management of our urban trees. As part of our annual review and maintenance program, municipal staff—under the guidance of a certified Arborist—regularly assess the health and stability of trees on municipal properties, including those near Town Hall.

Following recent pruning efforts, our team has identified the Butternut tree located on the north side of the front lawn at Town Hall as a significant safety concern. The tree...

Float Your Fanny - Call for Participants

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope and the Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny Committee proudly announce the annual call for participants for this year’s event, set for Saturday, April 12, 2025. Racers of all interest levels can take part in one of three exciting categories.

“This cherished annual event is a defining tradition of Port Hope, drawing participants and spectators from near and far,” says Olena Hankivsky, Mayor of the Municipality...

Walton Street Reconstruction (Phase 3) Public Information Centre – March 25, 2025

Please be advised that the Public Information Centre for the Walton Street Reconstruction Project (Phase 3) will be held on March 25, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall (56 Queen Street) in the Council Chambers.

During the session, staff and the construction contractor will be available to provide information and address questions. This session is primarily intended for businesses and residents within the Phase 3 construction area, but is open to all community members who wish to...

Half-Load Restrictions Begin on Municipal Roads

During the spring thaw, most rural roads become too soft to withstand the weight of a fully loaded truck, regardless of the number of axles.

To reduce damage to our roads during this time of year, weight restrictions of five tonnes per axle (half-loads) on all rural roads within the Municipality of Port Hope are imposed from March 3 to April 30, 2025.

The restriction timeline may be altered as conditions are monitored.

Please check with Northumberland County for any weight restrictions that may...