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Important Notice Regarding Reports of Fraudulent “Home Fire Safety Checks”

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to urge all residents to be cautious when approached by anyone offering unsolicited “home fire safety checks” or attempting to sell fire safety equipment. It has been reported that some residents throughout the Province may have been coerced, pressured, or frightened by individuals posing as fire safety professionals. In these cases, homeowners were lured through a “free giveaway” into providing their home address and contact information. Shortly...

Port Hope Council Adopts Community Climate Action Plan

For Immediate Release
Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

At their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, Municipality of Port Hope Council adopted the Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP), a strategic and community-driven roadmap designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and build a more resilient, sustainable future for all residents.

Developed with extensive community input, including pivotal advocacy and guidance from the Port Hope Environmental Advisory Committee, and grounded in...

Update to Garden Hill Planning Applications - 3852 Ganaraska Road

The Municipality is providing an update on the planning applications for a residential subdivision proposed to be located at 3852 Ganaraska Road.

As previously communicated, this file remains under appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal. The appeal was filed by the applicant in 2023, in accordance with the Planning Act, for “non-decision by the Council of Port Hope,” with respect to their application to amend the Zoning By-law as well as their application for Draft Plan of Subdivision approval...

Temporary Road Closure at Walton and Pine Streets and Transit Detour

As construction steadily progresses westward along Walton Street, crews are encountering space limitations that are affecting the safe and efficient movement of materials and equipment. To address these challenges and ensure public safety, the intersection of Walton and Pine Streets will be temporarily closed starting Monday, June 16.

This closure is necessary to facilitate the movement of construction vehicles and equipment and to minimize risks to residents and visitors. The intersection will...

Special Council Meeting – June 9, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this Meeting, Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 to receive advice regarding a matter that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose – Section 239(2)(f) and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the board –...