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Port Hope Fire Reminds Residents that “Fire won't wait. Plan your escape”

The Port Hope Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” This year’s campaign runs October 9 to 15 and educates us about simple but important actions we can take to keep ourselves and those around us safe from home fires.

“It’s important for everyone to plan and practice a home fire escape. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance,...

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal buildings will be closed and there will be no municipal transit service or staff services on Monday, October 10, 2022 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Transit and municipal staff services will resume at their usual business hours on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

For urgent services related to water or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

Closure Notice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

A reminder to residents that some municipal buildings will be closed on Friday, September 30, 2022 for the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The following buildings and services will be closed on Friday, September 30, 2022:

• Town Hall
• Fire Administration Office
• Development Team Office
• Water Treatment Plant
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Joint Operation Centre
• Rural Works Yard
• Mary J. Benson Branch Library
• The Hub at Canton Branch Library

The following buildings and services...

Municipality of Port Hope Observes Second Annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On Friday, September 30, 2022, the Municipality of Port Hope will observe the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with planned initiatives and activities to mark the day.

“This week we pause and reflect on the importance of Truth and Reconciliation, the calls to action brought forth by the Commission, and the historical circumstances that brought about this important National Day of Recognition and Remembrance,” states Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port...

A Statement from Mayor Sanderson on the Lions Park Woodlot

For the last number of months, misinformation about the remediation at Lions Recreation Centre Park (Lions Park) continues to circulate in our community. Whether you support the initiative or not, you need to have complete information based on facts. You are always encouraged to look for source information.
The following is a list of some of the key facts related to this project.

• FACT: The contamination in the soil at Lions Park is hazardous industrial waste.
  • The levels of waste found are well...