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In response to recent trends that show a rapid increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Province of Ontario will be returning to a modified Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. This includes temporary closures of public spaces within the municipality.

Recreational programs and facilities

All indoor recreation programs and activities are now cancelled. The Jack Burger Sports Complex and the Town Park Recreation Centre will be closed until the end of the provincial order.

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Residents are advised that Christmas tree pickup will take place in the Municipality from Monday, January 10 to Friday, January 14, 2022. Instructions are provided below for residents who live in the urban area and the rural area.

Urban Residents

• Please ensure that all nails, metal bases, ornaments, lights, and other decorations are removed from your tree
• Place your bare Christmas tree at your curbside beginning on Monday, January 10, 2022
• If you live within the Williamsport Condo Corp. (Fenton...

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Council Meeting:

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

2022 Budget Approved

At their final meeting of the year, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved...

At their final meeting of the year, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved the 2022 Operating and Capital budgets.

“This budget shows investments in areas important to the community,” explains Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “Council and staff remained aware of the fiscal challenges of the global pandemic, that are still ongoing in our community and maintained a fiscally responsible approach, while supporting the goals of the Strategic Plan.”

The 2022 budget...

On December 10, 2021, the provincial government announced they are taking action to protect against the Omicron variant. Some of the announced changes affect the regulations in our recreational facilities:

Youth aged 12 to 17

As of December 20, 2021, youth aged 12 to 17 years will be required to show a valid proof of vaccination if participating in organized sports at recreational facilities. This new mandate will affect our Jack Burger Sports Complex and Town Park Recreation Centre.

Enhanced vaccine...