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Power Outage Update

Localized areas of the Municipality of Port Hope remain without power after the recent heavy winter snow. The following information provides updates and resources for those who are still without power.

Jack Burger Sports Complexremains open during regular operating hours for use of the shower and restroom facilities.

ThePort Hope Public Library Mary J. Benson branch(31 Queen Street) is a great option to charge your phone or use the Wi-Fi as required. In times of power outages many local...

Walton Street Reconstruction - Timeline Update

Phase 1 of the Walton Street project is now complete for 2022. The final lift of asphalt and the correction of any deficiencies will be completed in 2023.

Phase 2 of the project, which includes full road reconstruction from Pine Street to Mill Street, is subject to budget approval and will be considered by Council as part of the 2023 budget deliberations.

As a result of supply chain delays and material shortages, construction timelines have been adjusted and work on Phase 2 willnotbegin in April...

Waterworks West Remediation (West Beach Area)

Following the Notice of Upcoming Workcommunicated by CNLon December 6, residents are reminded that the long-term closure of the West Beach parking lot and playground area begins Monday, December 19, 2022 (weather permitting). There will be lane interruptions and traffic delays in the surrounding area for the duration of this project. This closure is a result of remediation work around theWaterworks West site, which is being completed as part of thePort Hope Area Initiative (PHAI). For a...

2022 Municipal Holiday Hours

Administrative office holiday hours will take effect beginning on Friday, December 24, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at their regular office hours.

During this time, municipal administrative offices remain closed and administrative staff services will not be available.

For urgent services related to water or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after hours emergency line. The after hours line can also be reached by dialing 1-855-961-7019. 

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Inclement Weather Reminders

Environment Canada has issued asnowfall warningin our region for this afternoon through tonight. Snowfall accumulations of 15 to 20 cm are predicted, which will cause reduced visibility and blowing snow.

Winter Parking reminders

A reminder that there is no on-street parking permitted on snow routes from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. This is in effect so that our snowplows can clear the streets safely, when required.

When the snow falls, snow clearing of the sidewalk outside your home is your...