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Remembrance Day Closures

Facility Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, for Remembrance Day.

For urgent services related to water or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

Road Closures

Please note the following road closures will be in effect from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. to accommodate the Legion's Remembrance Day ceremony. 

• Queen Street (from Walton Street to Augusta Street)
• Augusta Street...

Reminder to Check Carbon Monoxide Alarms

This week (November 1 to 7) is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week and Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to check and test their home Carbon Monoxide alarms

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, tasteless, and invisible gas that can be deadly if inhaled. Exposure to CO can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, burning eyes, confusion, drowsiness, or loss of consciousness. In severe cases, CO poisoning can cause brain damage and death.

To be sure that...

The Municipality Receives Funding to Improve Trail Lighting and Paving Along the Riverwalk

Trail enhancements including lighting and paving are in the works for the Port Hope Riverwalk with funding assistance from the Healthy Communities Initiative, a project which was approved in the 2022 Capital Budget and championed by the Waterfront and Riverwalk Working Group to create accessible connections along the Riverwalk.

“We are very grateful to make it through round three of the Healthy Communities Initiative,” notes Julia Snoek, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture. “These...

Rose Glen Road Paving - November 4

Update: Rose Glen Road paving will now take place on Friday, November 4, 2022. 

Residents are advised that the final layer of asphalt will be added to Rose Glen Road on Thursday, November 3, 2022. This is a full day project that will commence at 7:00 a.m. We are asking that, if possible, please avoid the area and use an alternative route. There will be heavy machinery in the area and delays due to the work. Staff and construction crews are aware of school drop-off/pick-up times and will...

Remembrance Day Services in Port Hope

This Remembrance Day, Friday, November 11, Legion members will gather in Lent Lane in a procession through Memorial Park to Queen Street and end at the Cenotaph where a service will take place, beginning at 10:45 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

There will also be a service at the Canton Cenotaph beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Street closures will take place that morning from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. These include Queen Street, from Walton Street to Augusta Street, and Augusta Street, from Queen Street to...