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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...

Port Hope Celebrates Completion of Major Phase of West Beach Remediation

For Immediate Release
Friday, October 3, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to share that a significant portion of the Waterworks West Project, better known as West Beach, is now complete and open for the community to enjoy. This milestone represents important progress in the ongoing remediation work taking place through the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI), delivered by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL).

Work on this site began in late 2022 under the direction of WSP,...

A Tribute to Transit Coordinator Jerry Siebarth

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Jerry Siebarth, Transit Coordinator for the Municipality of Port Hope.

Jerry joined the Municipality in 2018 during the transition of our transit service from a contracted model to a municipal service. In his role, he provided leadership and support to transit employees, operations, and municipal crossing guards. Jerry also served on the municipality’s Joint Health and Safety Committee from 2024-2025. From the outset, Jerry...