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Downtown Closures to Accommodate HBIA Trick or Treat Night

The annual HBIA Trick or Treat night has grown in popularity, attracting over 500 children last year. This year, to improve safety and enhance the experience for all, there will be road closures to accommodate pedestrians.

From 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, the following closures will be in place:

Road Closures

• Walton Street (from Cavan Street to Mill Street)
• Ontario Street (from Thompson Drive to Walton) local traffic only to Brogdens Lane
• John Street North (from Augusta Street to...

Road Closure and Transit Re-route – October 22, 2025

Please be advised that Ward Street (from Elgin Street South to Rose Glen Road North) and Deblaquire Street North (from Ward Street to College Street) will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on October 22, 2025. As a result of these closures, transit stop #B20 will not be in service, and the bus will be re-routed around the closure. 

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Red Balloons and Red Carpets in Port Hope on October 29

IT: Welcome to Derry's red carpet Canadian Premiere is happening at the Capitol Theatre Port Hope this October 29. The Port Hope community is invited to walk the red carpet and attend an exclusive screening of Episodes 1 and 2 of IT: Welcome to Derry. This highly anticipated TV series stars Port Hope as the horror-filled town of Derry, Maine. Doors will open at 8:00 p.m. and the show starts at 9:00 p.m.

This Port Hope audience will be the FIRST to see Episode 2 of the series at this exclusive red...

Design work begins for Cavan Street and Highland Drive Reconstruction

The early stages of the Cavan Street and Highland Drive Reconstruction Project are now underway. The design phase contract has been awarded to CIMA Canada Inc. (CIMA+), who will lead the investigations and detailed engineering needed to prepare reconstruction plans.

The project area includes:

• Cavan Street (from Walton Street to Highland Drive)
• Highland Drive (from Cavan Street to the west side of the Jack Burger Sports Complex)

This reconstruction will include a full road rebuild, replacement of...

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings, the Hope Transfer Station, Transit Services, the Town Park Recreation Centre, the Jack Burger Sports Complex, and the Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

All municipal services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

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