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Observe Remembrance Day Safely at Home

Observe Remembrance Day Safely at Home For Immediate Release Friday, October 30, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is urging residents to observe Remembrance Day at home this year, amid the ongoing pandemic and to ensure that the Provincial gathering limits are not exceeded.

“Remembrance Day is traditionally observed with ceremonies at our two cenotaphs, Memorial Park and Canton, but this year we will need to break from custom and pay our respects to our war veterans privately at...

Port Hope Police Service Deputy Chief Announces Retirement

Port Hope Police Service Deputy Chief Announces Retirement

(October 23, 2020) The Port Hope Police Services Board (PHPSB) has received from Deputy Chief Darren Strongman notice of his intention to retire at the end of 2020.

Deputy Chief Strongman will, on his retirement, have completed more than 34 years of police service, the past 31 years with the Port Hope Police Service. He was appointed an Inspector in 2015 and Deputy Chief in 2016.

He has received many accolades throughout his career for his...

October 20 Council Meeting

October 20th, 2020 Council Meeting  For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Cannabis production resolution support

A resolution is being prepared for presentation to Council...

COVID-19 - Update 17

COVID-19 - Update 17 For Immediate Release Friday, October 9, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

The Thanksgiving weekend has arrived and residents are reminded that the Municipality continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff meet regularly to assess operations, provide updates on COVID impacts, and discuss ongoing planning and response measures. The Municipal Emergency Control Group is still active and continues to work with all partners regarding the COVID-19 response.

Gathering limitations – Thanksgiving...

October 6, 2020 - Council Meeting

Council Meeting Notes - October 6th, 2020 For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. The full agenda and staff reports are available on the Council Portal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Firefighters awards and recognition

In a special ceremony, Chief C. Ryan Edgar and Deputy Chief Dan Smith...