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Civic Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal buildings will be closed and transit service will operate on a reduced schedule (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) on Monday, August 7, 2023 for the Civic Holiday. Transit and municipal staff services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Municipal recreation facilities will be open at regular hours on the holiday.

The Hope Transfer Station and Port Hope Public Library branches will also be closed on Monday, August 7 for the holiday. 

For...

Former Ruth Clarke Board Lends Generous Support for Municipality of Port Hope TPRC Expansion

As the fundraising campaign for the Town Park Recreation Centre (TPRC) continues this summer, the Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce a generous donation from the former Ruth Clarke Activity Centre (RCAC) for Seniors Board, who have worked closely with staff on the vision for this project. They exemplified their support and kicked-off the “Growing Together” fundraising campaign by providing a generous donation of $4143.74.

“The saying ‘It takes a village’ is not just a cliché but a...

"Be a Port Hope Ambassador" Community Event

On July 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Beamish House, the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free “Be a Port Hope Ambassador” event for the community.

If you interact with visitors and locals in the Municipality of Port Hope (as a staff member, service provider, business owner, etc.), you are invited to be a Port Hope ambassador! Many of you already do an amazing job of educating your patrons on what to do and where to go, so take your knowledge and skills to the next level. Visit the Beamish...

Cooling Centre

As the temperature rises this week, a reminder to protect yourself from the heat and seek out cool spaces to find relief from the heat and sun. 

The following locations are available to keep cool: 

• The Jack Burger Sports Complex (JBSC), located at 60 Highland Drive.
• The Town Park Recreation Centre, located at 62 McCaul Street.
• The Port Hope Public Library (PHPL) - Mary J. Benson Branch, located at 31 Queen Street. 

The Community Health Centres of Northumberland, located at 99 Toronto Road, is also a local...

Water Service Shut off for Water Infrastructure upgrade

Residents are advised that the Water Division will be completing water infrastructure upgrades on Thursday, July 20. This work requires water shut-off to approximately 50 residential homes between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Affected area includes: 

• Little Hope Street
• Ridout Street
• Sullivan Street
• Julia Street

Staff have hand delivered notices to the affected residents. We appreciate your patience during this important infrastructure work and understand the inconvenience this may cause. 

If you have any...