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Annual Arts Festival Returns August 10

The annual Port Hope Arts Festival is back on Saturday, August 10, 2024, featuring an exciting array of 10-minute plays, live music, an outdoor vendor market, wagon rides, hands-on activities, and a community gathering in Memorial Park.

We are pleased to be able to expand the 10 Minute Play Series, now featuring 12 different plays across 6 locations throughout the day. This exciting growth has been made possible through the generous support of the Ontario Arts Presenters Projects Grant from the...

Civic Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings will be closed and transit service will operate on a reduced schedule (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) on Monday, August 5, 2024 for the Civic Holiday. Transit and municipal staff services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Municipal recreation facilities will be open at regular hours on the holiday.

The Hope Transfer Station and Port Hope Public Library branches will also be closed on Monday, August 5 for the...

Port Hope Participates in Program to Digitize Marriage Licence Application Process

For Immediate Release
Monday, July 29, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce its participation in an innovative program initiated by the Ontario government to digitize the marriage licence application process. This new service, which currently has only a small number of participating municipalities, allows residents to electronically apply for a marriage licence, streamlining and improving the overall licencing experience for the community.

Through this program,...

Ontario Government Launches Consultation on Ganaraska River Fishing Regulations

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking public input on proposed changes to recreational fishing regulations for the lower Ganaraska River. These proposed changes focus on adjusting the salmon fishing season dates and aim to:

• help protect vulnerable migrating Chinook salmon during peak migration
• provide extended angling opportunities for Atlantic salmon, brown trout, Pacific salmon, and rainbow trout in the fall season.

The full details of the proposal are now posted and...

Update Regarding Ongoing Fire Investigation at Former File Factory

Following the large fire at the former File Factory (121 Cavan Street) on July 14, 2024, this notice serves to update the community on the current status of the fire investigation.

The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office has completed their on-site investigation and returned control of the property back to the owners earlier this week. The formal report with their findings is expected to be released in approximately two months. The Port Hope Police Service continues to investigate the incident and has...