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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.

2025 Fire Prevention Week is October 5 to 11

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years, to promote this year’s campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It highlights how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely.

Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day, like smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones...

Transit Update – Walton Street Reopening

Walton Street is officially open, and transit service has now returned to its regular routes for both Route A and Route B. As a result, the temporary stops on South Street, Strachan Street, Pine Street, and Gifford Street are no longer in service.

Beginning October 14, transit fares will also resume for both Route A and Route B, following the completion of the Walton Street Reconstruction.

Also, if you purchased a September pass for Route C, it will remain valid until October 14 to make up for the...