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Port Hope Earns Positive Ranking in 2023 Crime Severity Index

For Immediate Release
Friday, September 20, 2024

This media release is being issued on behalf of the Port Hope Police Services Board

The Municipality of Port Hope has once again been recognized for its safety, ranking favourably in the 2023 Crime Severity Index (CSI) report released by the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics.

The Crime Severity Index (CSI) is a measure that reflects the seriousness of police-reported crimes. Unlike traditional crime rates, the CSI takes into...

Notice of Public Meeting for Development Charges - October 8, 2024

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024 the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) bylaw and underlying background study.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed D.C. by-law and background...

2025 Budget Engagement Launched: Input Needed

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The Municipality of Port Hope has commenced its 2025 Budget Community Engagement initiative with the launch of a public survey aimed at gathering valuable insights from residents, businesses and property owners. The survey is designed to collect feedback on current municipal services, providing an opportunity for the community to express opinions on whether to maintain, increase, or decrease spending.

This survey plays a vital role in the...

Special Council Meeting – September 9, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. to begin in the Council Chambers at Town Hall (56 Queen Street, Port Hope) and proceed to various locations within the Municipality of Port Hope.

As part of Council’s ongoing 2022-2026 Professional Development, the purpose of this meeting is for Council to receive a tour of the four active industrial sites (Lions Park, Chemetron Lagoon, Former Coal Gasification Plant and Centre Pier). This will provide...

Province Announces Fishing Regulation Changes for the Ganaraska River Starting September 1

For Immediate Release
Friday, August 30, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing an official media release from the Government of Ontario on changes to fishing regulations just announced for the Ganaraska River.

Ontario Protecting Vulnerable Fish in Port Hope

Local waterway closing to fishing for six weeks to protect salmon as they move through the area
The Ganaraska River is a unique waterway because salmon migration is slowed down by the Corbett Dam fishway. This creates a...