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Municipality of Port Hope brightens historic downtown main streets this holiday season

For Immediate Release
Friday, November 29 - Port Hope, ON

The Heart of the Experience receives My Main Street support to draw visitors and increase vibrancy in the Municipality of Port Hope.

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that our Downtown – The Heart of the Experience project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator initiative and has received support to make a lasting impact on the vibrant, historic downtown of Port Hope. This support will allow the...

Candlelight Walk and Santa Claus Parade Updates and Reminders

As the 2024 Candlelight Festival kick-off weekend approaches, we kindly ask all residents and visitors to keep the following in mind:

Candlelight Walk

The Candlelight Walk takes place Friday, November 29. It will begin at Walton and Pine Streets (155 Walton St.) at 6:00 p.m. This year, the Candlelight Walk also celebrates the resilience of our community and downtown businesses during Phase 2 of the Walton Street reconstruction. The walk will mark the unofficial end of this phase, with only a few...

Announcement from the Province Regarding OPG Lands at Wesleyville

The Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the recent announcement by the Province of Ontario regarding their direction to Ontario Power Generation (OPG) related to a potential opportunity for electricity generation at their Wesleyville property. 

"This is an important announcement by the province and we look forward to receiving more information regarding the proposed discussions with OPG and the community engagement with Port Hope," states Mayor Olena Hankivsky.

For further updates, please monitor...

Municipality of Port Hope Approves 2025 Budget

For Immediate Release
Thursday, November 28, 2024 – Port Hope, ON

Port Hope Council has approved the Municipality’s 2025 Budget, marking the culmination of a thorough planning and consultation process that balances fiscal responsibility with the maintenance of community service. The approved budget totals $56 million, supporting services, infrastructure improvements, and operational priorities. The municipal levy for 2025 is set at $29.6 million, resulting in an estimated $178 increase for a...

Winter Parking Restrictions Begin December 1

Winter parking restrictions take effect on December 1 and continue through the winter until March 15. This means 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.

Here are additional useful winter tips:

• According to our By-law, residents are required to clear sidewalks of snow and ice within 48 hours after the storm starts. Please don't shovel the snow onto the street as that can...