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Movies in the Park is Back this Summer

Our 'Movies in the Park' movie series is back this year in Memorial Park. Relax under the stars with family, friends and neighbours. All movies begin at dusk. Rain location is the Fall Fair Centre (62 McCaul Street). Follow along on our Facebook event page for these updates and reminders. 

We have thoughtfully selected these movies with the downtown reconstruction project in mind, reflecting themes of construction, digging holes, community, complicated emotions, and banding together. As Port Hope...

Filming Activities – June 21

Reaper’s Image Productions is expected back in Port Hope next week to film more scenes for “Fairview” on June 21, 2024. Filming will be taking place in the area of the municipal Development Team Office (5 Mill Street South) and at a private residence on Bruton Street.

Set dressing will be taking place on Mill Street South on June 19 and 20 and takedown will occur on June 24 and 25. These activities will require the temporary occupation of sidewalks on Mill Street. The production is expected to...

Reallocation of Parking Ticket Revenue to Support Downtown Beautification and Events

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that 75 percent of parking ticket revenue collected from parking enforcement throughout the Municipality, from May 1 to November 1, will be reallocated to the Heritage Business Improvement Area (HBIA). This initiative aims to support downtown beautification projects and events during the ongoing Walton Street reconstruction period.

As part of the Municipality’s commitment to maintaining a vibrant and welcoming downtown area, the funds will be...

Heat Warning

Residents are advised that Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the area. Daytime highs through much of the week are expected to be 30 to 35 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 40 to 45.

A heat warning is issued when the daytime temperature is forecast to be 31°C or higher, with a minimum daytime low of 20°C or higher, for two consecutive days. A heat warning can also be issued when the humidex is forecast to be 40°C or higher for two consecutive days.

Municipal cooling centres

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Summer Aquatics and Program Registration

Registration for Summer Aquatics opens on June 17 at 7:00 a.m. and registration for Recreation and Culture Programs opens June 18 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:

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