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Port Hope Summons You to Spooky Season This Fall

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with community organizations and businesses across the community, is thrilled to launch its first ever Spooky Season. Running from September 16 through November 1, the campaign celebrates Port Hope’s reputation as a destination for all things eerie, mysterious, and frightfully fun.

The season kicked off with an info session at the Port Hope Public Library, where volunteers were confirmed...

Community Open House – Learn About Potential Housing Changes

Residents are invited to join staff at a community open house to learn about and provide feedback before a Zoning By-law Amendment is applied for, and considered formally, in a Statutory Public Meeting. This amendment will focus on updating the rules around Additional Residential Units (ARUs) and Housing definitions. The open house will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Jack Burger Sports Complex Community Room (60 Highland Drive).

An ARU is a secondary...

Port Hope Councillor Claire Holloway Wadhwani appointed to Green Municipal Fund Council

For Immediate Release 
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – Port Hope, ON 

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that Councillor Claire Holloway Wadhwani has been appointed to the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Council, effective September 1, 2025. Councillor Holloway Wadhwani will serve as the municipal representative for Ontario. 

The GMF Council plays a vital role in guiding and supporting the Green Municipal Fund, a program of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) that invests in...

In-person Engagement Drop-ins for the Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review

Residents are invited to participate in drop-in engagement sessions where they can share their feedback on the current Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review.

As part of the first round of engagement for this project, staff and the consultant have planned various in-person sessions to provide the community with ample ways to participate. Whether you’re curious about how ward boundaries are drawn, what Council representation could look like in the future, or simply want to stay informed,...

Transit Update - Cobourg Shuttle Transit Outage Continues

The Cobourg Express Shuttle continues to be temporarily out of service due to a mechanical issue.

We recognize the inconvenience caused by this service disruptions and thank our residents and transit users for their patience and understanding.

At this time, we do not have a timeline for when service will resume. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available at porthope.ca/news

2025-09-08