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Mayor’s Drawing Contest
Posted on Friday, October 27, 2023 10:21 AM
Last week was Local Government Week. In Celebration, the Mayor is hosting a drawing contest open to all young residents of Port Hope ages 5 to 12 years. Encourage all the little people in your life to enter! The theme of the contest is “What I love about Port Hope.”
Deadline to submit is November 23, by 4:00 p.m. Drop off your submission to Town Hall or mail them to: 56 Queen Street Port Hope ON L1A 3Z9 (Attention Mayor’s Corner Drawing Contest). Please ensure the child's name and age are...
Special Council Meeting - October 30, 2023
Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2023 02:57 PM
Residents are advised that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. for Council to consider a new Procedure By-law for the Municipality of Port Hope.
The Municipal Act requires that every municipality have a procedure by-law for governing the calling, place, and proceedings of meetings. It is the key document that determines not only the rules for conducting meetings, but also sets out the overall governance framework.
A comprehensive review of the...
Temporary Downtown Road Closures - October 20
Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 03:00 PM
Residents are advised that there will be two temporary road closures Downtown from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Friday, October 20, to accommodate a Wizard of Oz themed Costume & Puppet Parade. This Parade is in celebration of the 30th annual Vintage Film Festival in Downtown Port Hope.
Streets affected:
- Walton Street (from Ontario Street to Mill Street)
- Queen Street (from Walton Street to Augusta Street)
For participant and driver safety, vehicles parked inside the road closures are required to remain...
Municipality of Port Hope Announces Appointment of Candice White as CAO
Posted on Monday, October 16, 2023 03:34 PM
For Immediate Release
Monday, October 16, 2023 - Port Hope, ON
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce the appointment of Candice White as its new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Ms. White brings an extensive knowledge of municipal government and a history of positive results in the areas of asset management, economic development, financial management, and operational efficiencies, most recently as CAO/Clerk/Treasurer with the Township of Asphodel-Norwood.
“I am very excited to...
2023 Fire Prevention Week is October 8 to 14
Posted on Friday, October 06, 2023 10:00 AM
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe.
According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home...