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Municipality of Port Hope Announces the Departure of Chief Administrative Officer Candice White

For Immediate Release
Friday, November 1, 2024 – Port Hope, ON

Today, the Municipality of Port Hope is announcing that Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Candice White has advised Council of her resignation. Ms. White has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer for Skilled Trades Ontario, as announced today by the Province of Ontario. 

"This next chapter comes sooner than anticipated, but I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to lead the Municipality over the past year," said Ms. White. "Port...

Tax Sales

Take notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on November 28, 2024, at the Port Hope Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope, ON. 

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day, as soon as possible, after 3:00 p.m. at Town Hall. 

The Municipality can sell properties with two years of unpaid taxes. The tax sale process takes about a year to complete. In that year, the property owners have a chance to pay back...

Special Council Meeting – November 5, 2024

Residents are advised that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.

As part of Council’s ongoing professional development, and following the recent By-election and swearing in of a new member of Council, mid-term training on the Roles and Responsibilities of Council and Staff and other related matters is being provided to Council. This training will be presented by the Municipality’s Integrity Commissioner, John Mascarin, Aird & Berlis LLP.

This meeting...

Special Council Meeting – October 29, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

During the open portion of the meeting (prior to the commencement of the Closed Session) the Mayor may provide an update on various planning matters. 

Council will then proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 in order to consider items pertaining to personal matters about an identifiable individual...

Winter Recreation and Aquatics Registration

Registration for Aquatics opens on Monday, October 28, at 7:00 a.m. and registration for recreation and fitness programs opens on Tuesday, October 29, at 8:00 a.m. You can register:

1. Online – It’s convenient and fast and you can avoid the lineups. 
2. In-person – We have staggered registration dates for a smoother registration process. 
3. By phone – Please don’t leave a voicemail as it won’t guarantee you a spot.

Registration days are usually very busy. Thank you in advance for your patience!

For program and...