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Transit Outage - September 26, 2025

Please be advised that Transit Routes A, B, and C are currently out of service until 5:30 p.m. today due to a mechanical failure of another transit vehicle.

• Routes A and B will resume service temporarily from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. After 7:00 p.m., these routes will be back out of service for the remainder of the evening.
• Route C remains out of service.

We recognize the inconvenience this causes and share in your disappointment. Unfortunately, we have had a number of mechanical issues with our...

Bill Payments During Canada Post Strike

With news of the current Canada Post labour disruption, the Municipality of Port Hope is encouraging residents to seek out alternative methods for receiving and paying tax and water/wastewater bills to avoid potential delays. You are responsible for paying your bill on time.

Alternative Methods to Receive Your Bills

The Municipality offers several ways to obtain your bill, including:

• eBilling – Sign up for ebilling and have your bills delivered directly to your email inbox, no mail required.
• Virtual...

October Council Meetings to Continue Virtually

Please be advised that all Council and Committee of the Whole meetings will continue to be held virtually throughout the month of October.

This temporary measure is necessary due to unexpected delays in receiving key materials for the new audio-visual (AV) system installation in Council Chambers. These delays are the result of border and tariff issues, which are circumstances beyond our control. While the upgrades were originally anticipated to be complete by early October, installation is now...

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...