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Choate Road Long-Term Closure Notice

The Municipality has been notified that the long-term closure of Choate Road will begin on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. This closure is to accommodate the major MTO infrastructure project taking place surrounding highway 401. Signage about the closure has already been installed in the impacted areas by the construction team for the Ministry. 

The Municipality of Port Hope has committed to sharing impacts and road closures with residents as they are confirmed and become available by the Ministry of...

Filming Activities – July 2, 2025

Please note the changes to the July 2 schedule. The parking lot at 74 Queen Street will not be occupied by the film crews and Brewery Lane is longer being used. 

Shaftesbury Murdoch XIX Inc. will be in town next week filming scenes for an upcoming episode of Murdoch Mysteries. Filming will take place on John Street.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

On Canada Day, film crews will be set-dressing select storefronts on John Street. Crews will occupy some parking spaces on John Street and a private parking lot....

Special Council Meeting – June 26, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council Members will participate in a workshop with representatives from StrategyCorp to support the development of the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan for the Municipality of Port Hope. The session will focus on reviewing and validating the draft strategic plan framework, including strategic initiatives informed by contributions from...

Port Hope Invites Community to ‘Be Walton’ Again in Support of Local Shops and Services

For Immediate Release
Monday, June 23, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

Building on the success of last year, the Municipality of Port Hope - together with local community partners - is pleased to announce the return of the “Be Walton” shop local, love local campaign, running all summer long. This relaunched initiative comes with a vibrant lineup of free arts, music, and cultural events taking place throughout the downtown.

The campaign is a key element of a broader business and community continuity strategy...

Notice of Public Meeting for 86 John Street – June 24, 2025

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope hereby considers an application to amend Zoning By-law 20/2010 under Section 34(10.4) of the Planning Act, submitted by Clark Consulting Services on behalf of the owner Asunder Trade & Capital for lands municipally known as 86 John Street within the Urban Area of the Municipality of Port Hope (see Subject Lands Map) to be a Complete Application. Furthermore, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of...