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Weather Advisory – January 9, 2024

Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for our region, expected into this evening. It is likely that snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm will occur with a change to rainfall later in the day. Difficult travel conditions are expected.

Please prepare yourself for the winter storm and possible power outages. This should include an emergency plan and sufficient supplies to last for a minimum of 72 hours. Visit our emergency preparedness webpage for more information and suggestions on how you can...

New Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule and Structure

Starting in 2024, the new Procedural By-law is in effect, bringing about changes to the Council and Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting schedule and structure.

Meeting schedule changes

Council and Committee of the Whole meetings will now be scheduled on separate evenings. Both meetings will continue to take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Generally, the schedule follows a three-week cycle: first, a Committee of the Whole meeting, then a break (unless there's a special or public meeting), followed...

Former Police Chief Art O’Neill Tribute

The flags at Town Hall and the Police Station have been lowered to the half-mast position in honour of William Arthur “Art” O’Neill who passed away on December 29, 2023.

Art was a long-serving member of the Port Hope Police Service for 32 years. With 22 of those years serving as Chief of Police. Art retired from service in 1986.

Art was a member of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. He also formerly served as President of the Rotary Club...

Municipality of Port Hope Approves New Burning By-law and Launches New Burn Permit System

At their December 19, 2023 meeting, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved a new Open Air Burning By-law resulting in some notable changes, including allowance for recreational campfires in the Urban area, under certain circumstances and conditions. In combination with this new By-law, Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services (PHFES) has transitioned to a new online system for burn permits that makes it free and easy for property owners to acquire and activate a burn permit.

“We are excited to...

2023 Municipal Holiday Hours

Administrative office holiday hours will take effect beginning on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at their regular office hours.

During this time, the following municipal administrative offices will remain closed and administrative staff services will not be available:

• Town Hall (56 Queen Street)
• Development Team Office (5 Mill Street South)
• Fire Administration Office (245 Ontario Street)

For urgent services related to water or roads, call