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Notice of Public Meeting for Development Charges - October 8, 2024

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024 the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) bylaw and underlying background study.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed D.C. by-law and background...

2025 Budget Engagement Launched: Input Needed

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The Municipality of Port Hope has commenced its 2025 Budget Community Engagement initiative with the launch of a public survey aimed at gathering valuable insights from residents, businesses and property owners. The survey is designed to collect feedback on current municipal services, providing an opportunity for the community to express opinions on whether to maintain, increase, or decrease spending.

This survey plays a vital role in the...

Special Council Meeting – September 9, 2024

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. to begin in the Council Chambers at Town Hall (56 Queen Street, Port Hope) and proceed to various locations within the Municipality of Port Hope.

As part of Council’s ongoing 2022-2026 Professional Development, the purpose of this meeting is for Council to receive a tour of the four active industrial sites (Lions Park, Chemetron Lagoon, Former Coal Gasification Plant and Centre Pier). This will provide...

Province Announces Fishing Regulation Changes for the Ganaraska River Starting September 1

For Immediate Release
Friday, August 30, 2024 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing an official media release from the Government of Ontario on changes to fishing regulations just announced for the Ganaraska River.

Ontario Protecting Vulnerable Fish in Port Hope

Local waterway closing to fishing for six weeks to protect salmon as they move through the area
The Ganaraska River is a unique waterway because salmon migration is slowed down by the Corbett Dam fishway. This creates a...

West Beach Remediation Update

The PHAI remediation work at the Waterworks West site, which began in late 2022, has reached an exciting milestone for the community. To date, approximately 24,000m³ of soil has been successfully removed, and CNL is now able to return a portion of the site back for community use.

Just in time for Labour Day weekend, the parking lot and trail leading down to the beach will be open for public use starting at end of day on August 30, 2024. We kindly ask that users park in the designated parking lot to...