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Deadline Approaching to Submit Civic Award Nominations
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 10:00 AM
Residents are reminded that the deadline to submit a nomination for the Civic Awards program is only one month away, on March 2, 2023.
The Civic Awards Ceremony is an annual event hosted by the Municipality to recognize people and community organizations and groups for their outstanding achievements and contributions in Port Hope.
If you know a local citizen or community organization or group who has contributed their time, talents, and resources towards improving the quality of life in the...
Port Hope Police Services Board Announces New Chief of Police
Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2023 09:03 AM
Tim Farquharson has been named next Chief of the Port Hope Police Service, effective March 1
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - Port Hope, ON
The Port Hope Police Services Board announced today the selection of Tim Farquharson as the new Chief of Police of the Port Hope Police Service (PHPS). A 36-year veteran of policing, Chief Designate Farquharson is departing the Peterborough Police Service and will assume the role of Chief of Police in Port Hope on March 1, 2023.
“Thank you to...
Flags Lowered to Honour Former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario David Onley
Posted on Monday, January 30, 2023 09:49 AM
The flags* at Town Hall have been lowered today to half-mast to honour the life of former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario David Onley, who passed away on January 14, 2023, at the age of 72.
Following a successful career in broadcasting, The Honourable David Onley was appointed in 2007 as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and served for seven years. He was the first Lieutenant Governor with a physical disability to hold office and he was a dedicated advocate for accessibility throughout his...
Council Adopts New Deputy Mayor Schedule and Appoints Todd Attridge
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2023 04:33 PM
At their recent meeting, Municipality of Port Hope Council amended the Procedural By-law to appoint the Deputy Mayor on a rotating basis for the 2022-2026 term, installing Todd Attridge as the first Deputy Mayor of this term of Council.
“I’m very excited to be this term’s first Deputy Mayor and I believe firmly in the distribution of responsibility and authority,” states Deputy Mayor Attridge. “During the election, I ran on a platform of greater communication, cooperation, and transparency in...
Mayor's Corner - January 27, 2023
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2023 01:13 PM
Mayor's Message ROMA Conference
As I reported on last week, I attended the ROMA conference from Sunday to Tuesday. It was a wonderful opportunity to network, learn about promising practices of other municipalities, and to hear directly from the provincial government about their policy and spending priorities.
The opening keynote address was by Jesse Wente, Broadcaster, Indigenous Advocate, and Pop Culture Philosopher, who spoke about the challenges that exist in achieving truth and reconciliation...