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Jack Burger Sports Complex Closure – January 31

The Jack Burger Sports Complex will be closed for the remainder of the day today (January 31, 2024) due to a power outage affecting the area. Registered program participants are in the process of being notified. Regular hours are anticipated for tomorrow but please check back for updates regarding further delays. Thank you for your understanding.

2024-01-31

Chris Collins is Appointed Justice of the Peace and Resigns from Municipality of Port Hope Council

For Immediate Release
Friday, January 26, 2024

The Provincial Government announced today that Chris Collins has been appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Per the Justices of the Peace Act, Mr. Collins is no longer eligible to serve as a Member of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope. This is due to the requirement that a Justice of the Peace must terminate other employment and abstain from engaging in any political activities upon appointment.

“On behalf of all Members of Council, I offer...

Municipal Recreation Cancellations

Due to persistent inclement weather, the Municipality has cancelled its registered recreation programs for tonight, including Junior Chefs, Yoga and Duplicate Bridge at Town Park Recreation Centre and all swim lessons at Jack Burger Sports Complex. Credits will be applied to accounts for cancelled classes / activities.

Our dedicated Parks, Recreation, and Culture team is actively reaching out to community members enrolled in registered programs to notify them of these cancellations. We encourage...

Committee of the Whole Meeting Postponed

In light of adverse weather conditions, the Committee of the Whole meeting originally planned for this evening has been cancelled and rescheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

The decision to cancel and reschedule the meeting aligns with the stipulations outlined in the Municipality’s Procedure By-law. The safety of our staff, Members of Council, and community remains our priority and we appreciate your understanding.

2024-01-09 

Weather Advisory – January 9, 2024

Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for our region, expected into this evening. It is likely that snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm will occur with a change to rainfall later in the day. Difficult travel conditions are expected.

Please prepare yourself for the winter storm and possible power outages. This should include an emergency plan and sufficient supplies to last for a minimum of 72 hours. Visit our emergency preparedness webpage for more information and suggestions on how you can...