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Annual Railway Vegetation Management Program

Residents are advised that CN Rail is conducting vegetation control activities in the Municipality until October 2023. Once available, a regularly updated schedule and FAQ will be available at www.cn.ca/vegetation.

If not managed properly, trees, brush or other vegetation can severely compromise public safety. Vegetation can impede the view motorists have of incoming trains, increasing the risk of crossing accidents. Additionally, unwanted vegetation can damage the integrity of the railway,...

Bus Service Disruption – June 21, 2023

Update - June 21 at 9:30 a.m. 

Please be advised that service has been restored to the Cobourg Transit Route (Route C – Cobourg Express Shuttle) and will now be operating as usual. Thank you for your patience. 

Residents are advised that the Port Hope – Cobourg Transit Route (Route C – Cobourg Express Shuttle) will be out of service on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, for unexpected bus maintenance. The route will reopen as soon as the bus is repaired and back in service and we will advise the community...

Special Council Meeting – June 29, 2023

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. This date and time was selected based on the confirmed availability of all members of Council.

At the meeting, Council will consider a staff report and the Heritage Permit Application for Demolition filed for the property at 65 Ward Street. The agenda, including the staff report, for the Special Council Meeting will be posted on the Agendas and Minutes page next week.

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Municipality of Port Hope Announces Departure of Chief Administrative Officer, David Smith

For Immediate Release
Friday, June 16, 2023 - Port Hope, ON

Today the Municipality of Port Hope announced that Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), David Smith has advised Council and staff of his resignation from the role to pursue a leadership position in another community. Mr. Smith has served as CAO for Port Hope since 2020.

"On behalf of Council and staff, I would like to sincerely thank David for his tremendous contributions to the community over the last three years, particularly his...

Temporary Closure of Hot Tub at the Jack Burger Sports Complex

Update 6/23: The hot tub is now open. Thank you for your patience. 

Residents are advised that the hot tub at the Jack Burger Sports Complex is closed for maintenance until further notice. Please check back here and on social media for an updated timeline of completion.

Thank you for your patience.

2023-06-16