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Municipality of Port Hope Announces Departure of Chief Administrative Officer, David Smith

For Immediate Release
Friday, June 16, 2023 - Port Hope, ON

Today the Municipality of Port Hope announced that Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), David Smith has advised Council and staff of his resignation from the role to pursue a leadership position in another community. Mr. Smith has served as CAO for Port Hope since 2020.

"On behalf of Council and staff, I would like to sincerely thank David for his tremendous contributions to the community over the last three years, particularly his...

Temporary Closure of Hot Tub at the Jack Burger Sports Complex

Update 6/23: The hot tub is now open. Thank you for your patience. 

Residents are advised that the hot tub at the Jack Burger Sports Complex is closed for maintenance until further notice. Please check back here and on social media for an updated timeline of completion.

Thank you for your patience.

2023-06-16

A Statement from Mayor Hankivsky regarding an incident at the Jack Burger Sports Complex

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I report that on the evening of Tuesday, June 13, 2023, an adult male passed away as a result of a suspected medical incident at the Jack Burger Sports Complex.

Municipal staff, who are highly trained in emergency response, acted quickly and appropriately, administering CPR in an effort to save the man’s life. CPR was continued until emergency personnel arrived and responded. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

On...

Minister’s Zoning Order for 65 Ward Street

On June 12, 2023, the Municipality received notice that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) on June 9, 2023, for the properties at 20 Hope Street South and 65 Ward Street in Port Hope. The MZO overrides the current zoning restrictions and permits the land to be used to erect a long-term care facility on the site with an increase to the allowable height over what is currently permitted. 

An MZO is a tool, permitted under the Planning Act, which allows...

Daytime Clean Air Centres in Port Hope

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has advised that continued poor air quality is expected throughout the week due to the smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario and Quebec. A reminder that residents may visit any of the following facilities during operating hours as a space to find temporary relief from the air quality concerns.

• Port Hope Public Library Mary J. Benson Branch, 31 Queen Street
• Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive
• Town Park Recreation Centre,...