COVID-19

The Municipality's COVID-19 communications strategy

We have streamlined our COVID-19 communications strategy. This will address resident expectations of the Municipality’s approach to COVID-19 response and public reporting.

We will issue statements regarding COVID-19 if / when:

• The Province changes restrictions or mandates in our local area.
• Changes are made to facility operating hours or operations due to COVID-19.
• The Health Unit declares an outbreak in a municipal facility.
• A facility must be closed to the public, per orders from the Health Unit.

We will continue to take advice and direction from the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pineridge, District Health Unit staff on all matters related to COVID-19. The Health Unit staff are responsible for contact tracing and for notifying anyone who they deem a close contact of someone who tests positive for COVID-19. The Municipality will not report these findings, unless asked to do so by the Health Unit.

Municipal updates

• January 26, 2022 Recreation Facilities Reopening
• January 4, 2022 Municipal Update #25
• December 17, 2021 Government Mandated Facility Updates
• September 7, 2021 Facility Openings
• July 16, 2021 Municipal Update #24
• May 7, 2021 Land Access Restrictions Lifted
• April 8, 2021 Land Access Restrictions
• April 1, 2021 Municipal Update #23
• March 25, 2021 Camping Restriction and Access to the Ganaraska River Update
• March 9, 2021 Arena Protocol Update - PRC
• February 12, 2021 Municipal Update #22
• January 14, 2021 Municipal Update #21
• December 22, 2020 Municipal Update #20
• December 15, 2020 Municipal Update #19
• December 4, 2020 Municipal Update #18
• October 9, 2020 Municipal Update #17
• September 21, 2020 Municipal Update #16
• September 2, 2020 Closure of Municipal Lands Bordering the Ganaraska River
• August 28, 2020 Municipal Update #15
• July 10, 2020 Municipal Update #14
• July 2, 2020 Public Notice: Temporary Closure of Beaches
• June 12, 2020 Municipal Update #13
• May 22, 2020 Municipal Update #12 - Supplementary Public Notice
• May 15, 2020 Municipal Update #12
• May 6, 2020 Municipal Update #11
• April 17, 2020 Municipal Update #10
• April 10, 2020 Municipal Update #9
• March 31, 2020 Municipal Update #8
• March 24, 2020 Municipal Update #7
• March 20, 2020 Municipal Update #6
• March 19, 2020 Municipal Update #5
• March 17, 2020 Municipal Update #4
• March 15, 2020 Municipal update #3
• March 13, 2020 (8:30 p.m.) Municipal update #2
• March 13, 2020 (2 p.m.) Municipal update #1

What's open

Port Hope beaches

Municipal beaches are not restricted. For seasonal closures, please visit our Beaches page. 

Dog park

The Baulch Road Dog Park is open.

Sports fields and amenities

Sport and recreation fields and amenities, including soccer pitches, baseball diamonds, and the fitness park are open. Outdoor fitness, personal training, and sports training are allowed.

Benches, Gazebos, Picnic Areas and Picnic Tables

Municipal benches, gazebos and picnic areas are open. 

Skate Park

The Municipal Skate Park is not restricted. For seasonal closures, please visit our Parks and Playgrounds page. 

Outdoor Courts

Municipal tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts are currently open. Lights will not be available. 

Playground Structures

Play structures are open. For seasonal closures, please visit our Parks and Playgrounds page. 

Municipal Trails

Municipal trails are currently open.  

Fishing and Access to the River

Access to the River is open. Please refer to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry or the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for fishing regulations.

Transit

Municipal transit remains operational. 

Library

The Mary J. Benson Branch (31 Queen Street) of the Port Hope Public Library is open. Visit the Library website for details. 

Municipal buildings

Municipal administrative buildings are open for in-person service. Residents are still encouraged to continue accessing services online and by appointment with staff, where possible. 

Arena

The arena at the Jack Burger Sports Complex is open.   

Programs

In-person programming and recreation programs are currently running. Please check the recreation page for future updates. 

Swimming

Swimming at the Jack Burger Sports Complex is now running. Visit the recreation page for future updates. 

Parking

Pay parking lots and meters are available throughout the downtown. 

Public complaints/concerns

If you have concerns that a business or service is still open when it should not be, do one of the following:

Call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 5006, if your complaint involves any of the following businesses/services:

• Child Care Facilities
• Recreational Camps
• Personal Services Settings (including mobile and home-based settings)
• Tanning Salons
• Facilities Providing Indoor Recreational Programs Including Indoor Public Pools and Whirlpools
• Food Premises, including restaurants
• Theatres and Cinemas (including drive-ins)
• Trailer Parks
• Schools (Public and Private)

For any other type of business, report your concerns to your local police service using the non-emergency number. Do not call 911.

Employee concerns

If you have COVID-19 concerns or questions about your workplace, you should call the Ministry of Labour Health and Safety Contact Centre at 1-877-202-0008.

Landlord/tenant issues 

Contact the Landlord Tenant Board at 1-888-332-3234.