Public Notices

Municipal Offices Close Early November 6

Residents are advised that the following municipal buildings will close early for a corporate event on Thursday, November 6, 2025, beginning at 1:45 p.m. Please note that municipal recreation facilities remain open.

• Town Hall (56 Queen Street)
• Joint Operations Centre (284 Victoria Street N)
• Wastewater Treatment Plant (100 Lake Street)
• Water Treatment Plant (35 Marsh Street)
• Fire Administration Office (245 Ontario Street)
• Municipal Development Team Office (5 Mill Street South)

For urgent services...

Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment for Highway 401 Project

NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION FOR STUDY #2 (GWP 4010-21-00)

Preliminary Design and Environmental Assessment for Highway 401 from County Road 28 (Ontario Street) to Hamilton Road, Port Hope

Background

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) retained the services of Egis (formerly McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd) and LEA Consulting Ltd. Joint Venture (Egis-LEA Joint Venture) to carry out the Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Highway 401 from 500m west of...

Mayor’s Kids and Youth Art Contest 2025

The Mayor’s Kids and Youth Art Contest is back for 2025 and we’re inviting all creative young minds from kindergarten through Grade 12 to take part.

This year’s theme is “One Community, Many Celebrations.”

Who Can Enter?

All young residents of Port Hope in the following categories:

• Kindergarten to Grade 3 (Kindergarten/Primary)
• Grades 4 to 6 (Junior)
• Grades 7 to 8 (Intermediate)
• Grades 9 to 12 (High School)

Deadline to Submit

Friday, November 21, 2025, by 4:00 p.m.

Prizes and Recognition

Winners from each...

Filming Policy Review Underway

The Municipality of Port Hope is undertaking a comprehensive review of its Filming Policy, including the permitting process, to ensure it is clear, fair, and effective. This initiative aims to protect our community, reflect local needs, and maximize the economic and cultural benefits of filming in Port Hope.

Our historic downtown, heritage streetscapes, and proximity to the Greater Toronto Area have made Port Hope an attractive location for film productions. While filming brings valuable...

Special Council Meeting – November 4, 2025

A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.

At this meeting, Council will receive an interim report from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. regarding the Ward Boundary Review and Council Composition Review, including next steps in the community engagement process.

The session is open to the public and the meeting will be live streamed on the Municipality’s YouTube channel.

For questions,...