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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Takes Place at the Newly Expanded Town Park Recreation Centre

For Immediate Release
Thursday, September 7, 2023- Port Hope, ON

Today, Members of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope were joined by the Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation, and Parks and MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South David Piccini, and members of the community for an official ribbon cutting and grand re-opening celebration for the newly expanded Town Park Recreation Centre (TPRC).

At the event, guests were treated to remarks from our dignitaries, a tour of the...

Heat Warning

Residents are advised that Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the area.

A heat warning is issued when the daytime temperature is forecast to be 31°C or higher, with a minimum daytime low of 20°C or higher, for two consecutive days. A heat warning can also be issued when the humidex is forecast to be 40°C or higher for two consecutive days.

Municipal cooling centres

To find relief from the heat, residents may visit the following locations: 

• The Jack Burger Sports Complex, located at 60...

Media Advisory: Official Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening Ceremony for the TPRC Expansion

MEDIA ADVISORY

Members of the media are invited to the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion Project on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

Dignitaries will be in attendance to provide remarks. Photo opportunities will be available for the media.

Who: Municipality of Port Hope in partnership with the Federal Government and the Provincial Government
What: Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the completed Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion Project....

Labour Day Holiday Closures

A reminder to residents that municipal administrative buildings will be closed and transit service unavailable on Monday, September 4, 2023 for the Labour Day holiday. Municipal recreation facilities will also be closed for the holiday (The Jack Burger Sports Complex will open its doors at 1:00 p.m. to host the Peterborough Petes exhibition game)

The Port Hope Public Library branches and the Hope Transfer Station are also closed on Monday, September 4. 

All the above municipal services will resume at...

Seeking Local Businesses to Participate in Silent Auction at Upcoming Local OHL Hockey Game

The Municipality of Port Hope Town Park Expansion Project Fundraising Committee is partnering with the Port Hope Panthers to host the Peterborough Petes’ first preseason home game on Monday, September 4, against long-time rival the Oshawa Generals at the Jack Burger Sports Complex.

These groups are looking for local business to participate in the silent auction, in support of the Town Park Recreation Expansion Project. The game is expected to draw around 1200 supporters. Participating businesses...