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MTO Preliminary Work Underway for Upcoming Bridge Replacement

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has begun preliminary work in advance of a major infrastructure project that includes improvements to the Choate Road and Ganaraska River Bridges.

This extensive project is expected to take place over the next six construction seasons (May to December). The Municipality has heard from residents in the immediate area and has been advocating for more details on the expected traffic impacts along Choate Road. Staff continue to push for additional information to...

Port Hope and Nadvirna (Ukraine) Formalize Twin City Agreement

For Immediate Release
Monday, April 7, 2025 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope and the City of Nadvirna, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast (Ukraine) have officially entered into a Twinning Agreement on April 7, 2025. The virtual signing ceremony included Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky and Nadvirna Mayor Zinoviy Andriyovych.

This agreement establishes a formal partnership between the two communities, fostering cooperation in the areas of tourism development, culture and historical architecture,...

Development Team Office Closure – April 8

Residents are advised that the Development Team Office (5 Mill Street South) will be closed to the public on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to accommodate construction happening in the building.

Transit buses will not be affected by this closure. 

Though the building will be closed to the public, staff will be working remotely and will be available by email throughout the day. 

• Building Services: Email Building services
• Planning Services: Email Planning and Development
• Economic Development Services: Email...

Spring Aquatics and Program Registration

Registration for Spring Aquatics opens on April 7 at 7:00 a.m. and registration for Recreation Programs opens April 8 at 8:00 a.m. Connect, engage, and get active with swimming lessons, fitness classes, art and culture, children's programs and more. You can register:

1. Online – It’s convenient and fast and you can avoid the lineups
2. In-person – We have staggered registration dates for a smoother registration process
3. By phone – Please don’t leave a voicemail as it won’t guarantee you a spot

Spring...

Temporary Relocation of Select Ganaraska Child Care Centre (Riverside Site) Services

Due to complications arising from the recent rain and ice storm, the Municipality of Port Hope is supporting the temporary relocation of select services for the Ganaraska Child Care Centre (Riverside Site) to the Town Park Recreation Centre. The Centre, located at 81 Mill Street South, is a municipally owned building.

As a result, some municipal recreation programming has been impacted. Registered program participants affected by these changes will be contacted directly by municipal staff....