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Additional Municipal Amenities Opening

Further to the COVID-19 Update #12that was issued by the Municipality on May 15, 2020, the following is a list of amenities that have been officially reopened for public use:

• Baulch Road dog park
• Municipal picnic areas, including Optimist Park, Lake Street Gazebo, East and West Beach
• Municipal skate park
• Municipal tennis courts 

Please note that the tennis courts at the Town Park Recreation Centre are public courts; however, the Port Hope Racquet Club has reserved specific timeslots, which permits...

Update: Impacts to Planning Processes

The Municipality wishes to provide a brief update on the COVID-19 impacts to legislated planning processes and the municipal recovery timeline and plan.

Impacts to planning processes

In the wake of the global pandemic, Planning Division staff have continued to process planning applications and work remotely from their homes with applicants and the public throughout this unique period. Planning Division staff recognize and are sensitive to the impacts that the limitations of the current situation...

COVID-19 Update 12

Municipality of Port Hope COVID-19 Update #12: Reopening of Select Municipal Amenities and Services

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 15, 2020 – Port Hope, ON

On Thursday, May 14, 2020, the Provincial Government announced the launch of stage one of its reopening framework, including the gradual reduction of lockdown restrictions and reopening of select municipal amenities.

Municipal amenities reopening

Per the Government’s announcement, the municipal boat launch will reopen on Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Beginning...

Farmers' Market Opening

Residents are advised that the Port Hope Farmers’ Market Executive Committee has announced its opening this Saturday, May 16.

After meeting the requirements of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and obtaining approval from the Municipality for use of the Town Hall parking lot, the Market will open, with food-only vendors and under a strict set of guidelines and criteria from the Health Unit.

While at the Market, shoppers are reminded to abide by the following...

Victoria Day Holiday Closures

As the weekend approaches, residents are reminded that the sale and use of fireworks is not permitted for the 2020 Victoria Day holiday.

The ban on fireworks displays supports the Provincial emergency order to limit events and social gatherings to no more than five people. The ban will also address resourcing for Fire and Emergency Services during the global pandemic as it will minimize the need to carry out non-essential responses due to complaints/accidents associated with the discharge of...