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Port Hope Honoured with 2025 Community Relations Campaign of the Year

For Immediate Release
Friday, May 30, 2025 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is proud to announce that it has received an award for Community Relations Campaign of the Year at the 2025 Achieving Communications Excellence (ACE) Awards, hosted by the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Toronto Chapter.

This award recognizes the success of the ‘Port Hope Digs Walton’ campaign — a communications and engagement strategy developed to support residents, businesses, and the broader...

Special Council Meeting – Tuesday, June 3, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

During this meeting, Council Members will participate in a training session led by John Mascarin of Aird & Berlis LLP, Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality of Port Hope. The session will focus on the implications of the recently passed legislation expanding Strong Mayor Powers to 169 additional Ontario municipalities, including the...

Parking Updates and Support During the Walton Street Reconstruction

The Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the challenges that residents, businesses, and visitors have experienced during the current phase of the Walton Street reconstruction project—particularly with respect to parking access and availability.

We recognize that the temporary loss of access to private driveways and parking lots has caused considerable inconvenience, especially for those with specific mobility needs or loading/unloading requirements. We sincerely appreciate your patience and...

Victoria Day Closures

Residents are advised of the following impacts to service due to the upcoming Victoria Day Holiday.

Administrative building closures

Municipal administrative buildings will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025 for the Victoria Day holiday. Services will resume on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at their usual operating hours. 

For urgent services related to water, wastewater or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

Other Municipal Services

Please note the following services...

Full Restoration of Port Hope Transit Services

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that all Port Hope Transit routes, including the Cobourg connection, are now fully operational. A bus that was previously out of service due to mechanical issues has been successfully repaired and returned to service.

We recognize the inconvenience caused by the recent service disruptions and thank our residents and transit users for their patience and understanding during this time.

Looking Ahead: Fleet Renewal Underway

As part of our ongoing...