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Closure Notice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Municipality of Port Hope will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

The following buildings and services will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025:

• Town Hall
• Fire Administration Office
• Development Team Office
• Water Treatment Plant
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Joint Operation Centre
• Rural Works Yard
• Port Hope Public Library
• Transit routes A, B and C

The following buildings and services will remain open for service, rentals and scheduled programs:

• Town Park...

Fire and Emergency Services to Officially Welcome New Vehicles in Traditional Push-in Ceremony

MEDIA ADVISORY
Monday, September 22, 2025- Port Hope, ON

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is pleased to invite members of the media to a push-in ceremony, celebrating the arrival of the new water tanker and wildland truck. Approved in the 2025 Budget, these vehicles demonstrate the Municipality’s commitment to replacing aging equipment and ensuring reliable emergency services.

A "push-in ceremony" is a long-standing tradition for fire departments dating back to the 1800s. In the days of...

Special Council Meetings – September 23, 2025

Council Workshop

A Special Council Workshop Session has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room, Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council members will participate in a Council workshop session with representatives from Strategy Corp regarding the development of a 2025-2028 strategic plan for the Municipality of Port Hope.

This workshop is designed to facilitate a collaborative discussion and analysis of the final...

Port Hope to Host Canindian: A Celebration of Truth and Reconciliation Featuring Tom Jackson

For Immediate Release
Thursday, September 18, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is honoured to invite community members to "Canindian: A Celebration of Truth and a Celebration of Reconciliation," an evening dedicated to honouring Indigenous culture, history, and the collective journey towards healing. This event will take place at Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m.

Join renowned Canadian actor, musician, and activist Tom Jackson and esteemed Indigenous leaders...

Temporary Transit Changes for Two-Week Walton Street Closure

With the upcoming two-week closure of Walton Street from September 22 to October 4, Transit Services will be implementing route changes beginning Monday, September 22.

To ensure continued transit service, we have arranged for modified transit routes during this period. Please take note of the following changes:

Route A:

• Depart Town Hall and proceed north on Mill Street South to Barrett Street
• Turn south on Cavan Street, to South Street
• North on Pine to Bruton Street
• South on Julia Street and return...