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Special Council Meetings – Tuesday, June 25, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope. At this meeting, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 to review personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Section 239(2)(b) and labour relations or employee negotiations – Section 239(2)(d). This is in relation to an...

Port Hope Celebrates Lions Club as First Room Sponsor of Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion

The Municipality of Port Hope is proud to announce the Lions Club of Port Hope as the inaugural room sponsor for the Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion. This significant milestone was celebrated this morning, with members of Council, staff, and the Lions Club of Port Hope in attendance.

"Your commitment to our community truly embodies the spirit of 'It takes a village' noted Councillor Adam Pearson, who spoke on behalf of Council for the Municipality. “With your help, we have built more than...

Watermain Repair – Cavan Street Closure

Cavan Street (north of Highland Drive) will be closed on Friday, June 21 to accommodate repairs to a broken watermain. The repair is expected to last one day, but due to the complexities of working on aging infrastructure, any extended closure will be promptly communicated.

Notification of this closure has been sent to Port Hope High School and STSCO. Additionally, the closure of the Jack Burger Sports Complex pools for maintenance means minimal impact is expected on that facility.

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Movies in the Park is Back this Summer

Our 'Movies in the Park' movie series is back this year in Memorial Park. Relax under the stars with family, friends and neighbours. All movies begin at dusk. Rain location is the Fall Fair Centre (62 McCaul Street). Follow along on our Facebook event page for these updates and reminders. 

We have thoughtfully selected these movies with the downtown reconstruction project in mind, reflecting themes of construction, digging holes, community, complicated emotions, and banding together. As Port Hope...

Filming Activities – June 21

Reaper’s Image Productions is expected back in Port Hope next week to film more scenes for “Fairview” on June 21, 2024. Filming will be taking place in the area of the municipal Development Team Office (5 Mill Street South) and at a private residence on Bruton Street.

Set dressing will be taking place on Mill Street South on June 19 and 20 and takedown will occur on June 24 and 25. These activities will require the temporary occupation of sidewalks on Mill Street. The production is expected to...