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Residents are advised that during today’s routine sanitary sewer repair on Walton Street, staff determined that more extensive repair is required. A temporary road closure on Walton Street, from Pine Street to Brown Street is in place until approximately 6:00 p.m. The repair work will not affect sanitary sewer / water usage.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

 2022-02-23

As key public health and system indicators continue to improve, Ontario is cautiously and gradually easing public health and workplace measures. As a result, starting on Sunday, February 20, 2022, you will no longer be required to pre-register for your favorite programs including swimming, skating, pickleball and badminton. You can just drop in for your program and check in at the customer service desk to process payment.

Capacity limits have been removed for programs. This may mean an adjustment...

We have made a change to our warming centre operations. The Town Park Recreation Centre is no longer the only designated warming centre. Residents may visit any of the following facilities during operating hours as a temporary space for relief from inclement weather and cold temperatures.

• Port Hope Public Library Mary J. Benson Branch, 31 Queen Street
• Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive
• Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul Street

For information about shelters and/or emergency housing...

Residents are advised that municipal transit will be closed, and staff services will be unavailable on Family Day, Monday, February 21, 2022. Services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

For roads or water-related emergencies during the holiday, please call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

2022-02-17

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. 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.

Acquisition of Wesleyville / Ontario Power Generation lands

Council unanimously authorized, by...