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Media Advisory: Progressive Pride Flag Raising to Take Place June 1

MEDIA ADVISORYWednesday, May 29, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

Join the Municipality of Port Hope at Town Hall on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. for a special Progressive Pride flag raising in celebration of Pride Month. We invite members of the media and the community to attend. The Mayor, along with Members of Council, staff, and the community will participate in the ceremony. Mayor Hankivsky will also share some brief remarks.

Throughout the month of June, the Progressive Pride Flag will proudly...

Update on Cavan Street Reopening and File Factory Block 2 Demolition

The Municipality can announce that all demolition authorized under the recently approved Heritage Demolition Permit has been completed for Block 2 of the File Factory. The demolition focused solely on the specified block, preserving the former Beamish Mill along with other sections and buildings of Block 2, in keeping with Council direction previously provided that identified the scope of the work was to focus on the immediate threats to public safety. Under this Permit, no additional...

Special Council Meeting - May 29, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council members will receive a staff report regarding proposed changes to the Taxi Licensing and Regulating By-law. The report will identify changes that will provide benefits to the existing local Taxi industry, while also opening up opportunities for additional ridesharing / vehicle for hire options subject to market demands.

Municipality of Port Hope Launches ‘Year in Review’ Webpage

For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope announces the launch of its new 2023 Year in Review webpage, a digital platform that showcases the dedicated efforts and accomplishments of the Municipality's departments over the past year.

This comprehensive digital report is thoughtfully categorized by department, allowing users to click through for detailed insights on dedicated section pages. These pages not only highlight major projects and initiatives...

Fire Hydrant Flow Testing

This week, a designated contractor will be conducting essential flow testing on several fire hydrants throughout the Municipality. This crucial safety measure ensures that our hydrants maintain the necessary pressure to effectively combat fires if needed. We anticipate completing this work by Friday, May 24.

Should you notice any discoloration in your tap water, please rest assured that this is a normal and safe occurrence, typically a result of older infrastructure. To clear this discoloration,...