Public Notices

August 2026 Update - 121 Cavan Street Debris Removal (Former File Factory)

Beginning August 17 (weather permitting), residents will see Cliffshore Excavating & Paving working at 121 Cavan Street removing the building remnants and fire-related debris. This work is expected to take approximately two weeks. During this time, there may be temporary lane disruptions and increased truck traffic in the area. This work is being completed alongside PHAI activities in the area, so drivers and pedestrians are asked to exercise caution when travelling nearby.

In July 2024, a fire...

Arts Festival Road Closure - August 8

A reminder that the Port Hope Arts Festival is this Saturday, August 8, throughout Downtown. Residents are advised of the following impacts to accommodate this year’s festival:

Road Closures

• Augusta Street (from Queen Street to Elias Street) will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate the outdoor vendor market.
• Queen Street (from Walton Street to Augusta Street, including the Elias laneway) will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to accommodate festival activities and an evening...

Civic Holiday Closures

Residents are advised of the following impacts to service due to the upcoming Civic Holiday.

Administrative building closures

Municipal administrative buildings will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026 for the Civic holiday. Services will resume on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at their usual operating hours. 

For urgent services related to water, wastewater or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line.

Other Municipal Services

Please note the following services will also...

Notice of Intent to Dispose of Surplus Real Estate - Lakeshore Road

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of Port Hope will consider, pursuant to Section 270(1), as applicable, of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, declaring the following lands as surplus:

Property One:

• Part of PIN 51064-0883 (LT), being Part of Haskill Road from Lakeshore Road south to Lake Ontario, Port Hope; and
• PIN 51064-0867 (LT), being Part of Lot 15, Road Allowance Between Concession 1 and Broken Front, Port Hope, Ontario; and,
• PIN 51064-1993 (LT), being...

Burn Ban Lifted – Monday, July 20

Fire and Emergency Services has lifted the Burn Ban, effective immediately.

Residents are reminded to follow the open-air burning By-laws and to always use extreme caution when performing open air burns. For more information on our Burn Permits visit porthope.ca/burn-permits.

Failure to comply with the open-air burning By-law may result in fines and/or charges under the Ontario Fire Code and Municipal By-Laws.

For updates and additional information, please visit your porthopefire.ca.

2026-07-20