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Municipality of Port Hope Appoints Brian Gilmer Interim Chief Administrative Officer

Today, Council for the Municipality of Port Hope announced that Brian Gilmer has been appointed interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Brian is currently the Municipality’s Director of Corporate Services / Clerk and will serve as CAO throughout the recruitment process to fill the permanent position.

“I am pleased that Brian has accepted the position of Interim CAO and look forward to our continued work with him in this new leadership role,” states Mayor Olena Hankivsky. “Brian’s strong...

Filming Activities During the Week of July 17

Update: 7/13/2023 - Filming Activities Postponed

It has been announced that the Screen Actors’ Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are officially on strike as of 12:01 a.m. July 14. The labour negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have been ongoing. With this announcement, the anticipated filming activities for next week have been postponed. We will provide updates when more information is available.

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Sylvan Glen Bridge to Close for Replacement

The Sylvan Glen Bridge, located on Sylvan Glen Road, between Dale Road and 4th Line in the Municipality of Port Hope, will close on Monday, July 24th, 2023 to begin in-water work for the bridge replacement project. This closure includes the Bridge, the Sylvan Glen Conservation Area and access to the Ganaraska Hiking Trail, located on the north side of the Bridge. Access to the hiking trail is available at the 4th Line (Harris Road) access point, west of Sylvan Glen Road.

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Canada Day Feedback Survey

The Municipality of Port Hope is proud to host the annual Canada Day Celebration for residents and visitors each year. Canada Day is our homegrown festival, highlighted by the parade, community gathering in the park, fireworks finale, and many other great activities.

As we reflect on the success of the 2023 celebration, and begin planning the 2024 event experience, we want to hear from the community.

Please complete the survey at myporthope.ca/canada-day-feedback before August 4 at 4:00 p.m.

Transit Route A Re-route

Update 7/18/2023:

All affected stops are now open and Transit Route A is travelling the standard route. 

Residents are advised that Transit Route A will be re-routed due to a road closure on Highland Drive. Stops affected run along Cavan Street (A24, A25, and A26 will not be in service). This closure is anticipated to last until Friday, July 14. 

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