News

Splash Pad Official Opening

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

A small group of Councillors and staff gathered on Wednesday afternoon to officially open the Municipality’s new state-of-the-art splash pad with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Wladyka Park.

“We are thrilled to officially open this new and exciting facility,” notes Bob Sanderson, Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. “Despite the added challenges brought on by the pandemic this year, construction of the splash pad was only delayed...

Phone System Repairs

Residents are advised that the phone system at the Development Team Office (located at 5 Mill Street South – 905-885-2431) is currently unavailable due to a technical failure. 

While the system is being repaired, staff at the Development Team Office may be contacted by calling the Town Hall main line at 905-885-4544. Alternatively, you may call the after-hours number at 1-855-961-7019. 

Special Meeting of Finance Committee September 3

Residents are advised that a Special Meeting of Finance Committee will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. to review and consider the Water and Wastewater Rate Study and 10 Year Financial Plan.

This meeting will be held electronically, via web conference. To participate, please see the instructions and link posted on the meeting agenda.

Questions may be directed to Brian Gilmer, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk at clerk@porthope.ca

Choate Street Extension Update

For Immediate Release

Friday, August 28, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope, concurrently with Cameco Corporation (Cameco), is sharing that Cameco has approached the Municipality with a proposal to alter their Vision in Motion (VIM) project to exclude the construction of the Choate Street extension, a road that was planned to support the Waterfront Master Plan and Cameco’s VIM project.

“Cameco’s proposed changes to the VIM project are still in the early review stages and no decisions...

COVID-19 Update 15

For Immediate Release

Friday, August 28, 2020 - Port Hope, ON

As part of the phased-in approach to the re-opening of municipal facilities and amenities, the Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that, following the guidance and advice of the local health authorities, additional access to facilities and resumption of select programming will take place in September.

Additional staff transition back to workplaces

The Municipality continues to monitor the current COVID-19 health emergency...