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Temporary cancellation of some swimming activities due to pool closure

Update: Wednesday, October 26, 2022

We are pleased to announce that the 25m pool is reopening at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, for lane, adult, public and family swims. The temperature will be slightly lower than normal and will continue to rise over the next several days.

Swim lessons and aquafit programs scheduled in the 25m pool will recommence on Thursday, October 27. Those registered in the current session will be contacted. (Note: if any of your contact information has changed since...

Today is Election Day

With under 12 hours remaining to vote, 31.7% of our eligible electors have cast their ballots.

Help spread the word - encourage your friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues to vote now!

Our Voter Assistance Centres are open today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. They’re located at Town Hall (56 Queen Street) and the Port Hope Community Hub (5325 County Road 10).

Visit a Voter Assistance Centre if you:

• Need help voting
• Didn't receive your Voter Instruction Letter / need to be added to the Voters' List 
• Want...

Your Voice, Your Choice. Last Four Days to Vote, Port Hope

As we head into the last weekend of voting, we’d like to remind residents that there’s still time to learn about your candidates and cast your ballot in the municipal and school board election.

Over the last several months, our election team has been dedicated to election promotions. Staff have carried out an extensive election awareness campaign to inform voters about how and when to vote and how to seek help in the voting process.

To do this we:

• Created a dedicated election website presence at

Election Results to be Posted Online and Announced In-person at the Capitol Theatre, October 24

For Immediate Release
Thursday, October 20, 2022 - Port Hope, ON

The results of the 2022 municipal and school board election will be posted on election night, Monday, October 24, 2022, online at porthopevotes.ca and simultaneously announced in-person at the Capitol Theatre.

Results posted online

Polls close at 8:00 p.m. on October 24, and the election results will be tallied and verified by the Clerk and the Auditor. The results will be posted online at porthopevotes.ca at the same time that the...

Trail Closure - October 17 to 28

Residents are advised that a portion of the Cochingomink Trail from behind the Library to Walton Street, will be closed from October 17 to 28, 2022. This closure is to accommodate Elexicon Energy as they excavate and replace poles in the area. Pedestrians will need to walk along Queen Street to Walton Street to by-pass this closure. 

This work is part of a broader pole replacement project in the area. Elexicon Energy will be storing materials in the Lakeland parking lot (south of Town Hall) for the...