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Temporary Closure of Hot Tub at the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Posted on Friday, June 16, 2023 10:44 AM
Update 6/23: The hot tub is now open. Thank you for your patience.
Residents are advised that the hot tub at the Jack Burger Sports Complex is closed for maintenance until further notice. Please check back here and on social media for an updated timeline of completion.
Thank you for your patience.
2023-06-16
A Statement from Mayor Hankivsky regarding an incident at the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 08:34 AM
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I report that on the evening of Tuesday, June 13, 2023, an adult male passed away as a result of a suspected medical incident at the Jack Burger Sports Complex.
Municipal staff, who are highly trained in emergency response, acted quickly and appropriately, administering CPR in an effort to save the man’s life. CPR was continued until emergency personnel arrived and responded. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
On...
Minister’s Zoning Order for 65 Ward Street
Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 01:22 PM
On June 12, 2023, the Municipality received notice that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) on June 9, 2023, for the properties at 20 Hope Street South and 65 Ward Street in Port Hope. The MZO overrides the current zoning restrictions and permits the land to be used to erect a long-term care facility on the site with an increase to the allowable height over what is currently permitted.
An MZO is a tool, permitted under the Planning Act, which allows...
Municipality of Port Hope is Preparing for Annual Canada Day Celebration
Posted on Friday, June 09, 2023 08:21 AM
The Municipality of Port Hope is gearing up for its annual Canada Day celebrations with events taking place throughout the community.
“Canada Day is an anticipated event for many in our community and is a great way to kick-off the summer in Port Hope,” notes Olena Hankivsky, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “It is wonderful to see the community come together and fill our downtown streets, businesses, and parks.”
Weekend activities include many of the traditional favourites such as the...
Daytime Clean Air Centres in Port Hope
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2023 01:56 PM
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has advised that continued poor air quality is expected throughout the week due to the smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario and Quebec. A reminder that residents may visit any of the following facilities during operating hours as a space to find temporary relief from the air quality concerns.
- Port Hope Public Library Mary J. Benson Branch, 31 Queen Street
- Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive
- Town Park Recreation Centre,...