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After a two-year hiatus, Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny returns to the riverbanks of the Ganaraska on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Please take note of the following impacts:

Road closures

Residents are advised of the following road closures on Saturday, April 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate the annual race.

• Barrett Street (from Cavan Street to Ontario Street)
• Maitland Street (from Ontario Street to Cavan Street)
• Cavan Street (from Walton Street to Bedford Street) restricting local traffic...

Friday, April 1, 2022
For Immediate Release 

The Municipality received notification from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) that the province has stopped the sale of the Wesleyville lands in the Municipality of Port Hope from proceeding.

This notification is a last-minute change and was unexpected for Council and staff, who have been preparing for the closing of the sale, which was scheduled for Thursday, March 31, 2022.

In their letter, the province advised that the lands merit assessment by a newly...

As spring clean-up begins, residents are remined that open air burning is prohibited in the urban area of Port Hope. This includes outdoor wood burning chimneys, screened fire bowls or containers, fire pits, and barrels. Urban residents are permitted to use natural gas or propane outdoor appliances, provided they are listed for use in Canada and are installed following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Property owners in the rural area can apply for a burn permit, with specific conditions, for any...

The spring Hydrant Maintenance Program will be underway on weekdays starting April 4 until May 13, 2022. This is important upkeep to ensure that adequate water flow and pressure is available throughout the urban area of the community.

While the hydrant flushing is taking place in your area, avoid doing your laundry as water may be at lower pressure than normal and rust may occur.

Hydrant flushing schedule:

West Side of Ganaraska River - Monday to Friday mornings: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

East Side...

Residents and visitors in Port Hope will soon have a coinless option for paid parking. The HotSpot Parking App launches on April 1 and will be available for all metered and pay and display parking machines within the Municipality. Drivers will have the option to pay for parking from their smart phone by downloading the free app on both apple and android devices.

“This new app makes parking easier and allows a diversified option for payments,” notes Bob Sanderson, Mayor Municipality of...