News

For Immediate Release

Monday, September 12, 2022 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope and Port Hope Police Services Board (PHPSB) have received notice from Police Chief Bryant Wood of his intention to retire in the first half of 2023.

"I have been extremely privileged to have served the citizens of Ontario for 30 years as a police officer, 29 in the Municipality of Port Hope,” notes Chief Wood. “For over 8 years I have been very proud to have led the members of the Port Hope...

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website. 

Council Meeting

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

Public Meeting - Development Charges By-law update

Peter Simcisko, Managing Partner at Watson & Associates Economists Inc., provided a presentation to Council regarding an update...

The 25m pool at the Jack Burger Sports Complex remains closed due to a mechanical issue. Our team continues to work to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

All registered activities that take place in the 25m pool (swim lessons level Swimmer 2-9, synchronized swimming and AquaFit) will be cancelled temporarily. Programs will resume as soon as the 25m pool is available for use.

Those programs that take place in the therapy pool (Parent and Tot, Preschool, Swimmer 1 lessons and Aqua Easy) remain...

It is with heavy hearts that we learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the age of 96 years.

“The Municipality of Port Hope adds its condolences to those being offered by Canadians across the Country to King Charles III, the Queen Consort and the Royal Family at this time,” states Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “Her Majesty’s service to Canada was admirable and Her legacy will live on in our hearts...

Residents are advised that the annual Fall Fair is back in Port Hope from September 15 to 18, 2022. Residents are reminded of the following impacts:

Parking restrictions

To alleviate traffic congestion, there will be no parking from September 15 at 8:00 a.m. to September 18 at 5:00 p.m. on the following streets:

• No-parking on the west side of Elgin Street North (from Ward Street to Croft Street)
• No-parking on the west side of Deblaquire Street North (from Ward St to Croft Street)
• No-parking on the...