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Water Meter Upgrade Program Underway

The Municipality of Port Hope has contracted Neptune Technology Group to upgrade water meters in the community. This is a mandatory program in accordance with By-law 66/2023. Currently, this program is servicing all businesses in Port Hope (large and small), including apartments, industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities.

The upgrade procedure is completely free and only requires an average of 30 to 90 minutes to complete, depending on the condition and complexity of the plumbing. The...

Darrell Toms Officially Sworn in as Ward 2 Councillor for the Municipality of Port Hope

At a Special Council Meeting held last night, newly elected Councillor Darrell Toms took the Oath of Office, officially joining Council for the Municipality of Port Hope, representing Ward 2.

“I am looking forward to working with my rural neighbours and being your voice on Council,” notes Councillor Toms, who was voted in by his constituents in the recent Ward 2 By-election held on June 6.

At the meeting, Councillor Toms gave a short address to the community where he thanked his supporters and...

Council and Public Meeting Cancelled - June 18

June 18 Council Meeting Cancelled and Public Meeting regarding Proposed Development Charges By-law postponed

Please note the following changes to the upcoming meeting schedule for the Municipality of Port Hope:

Council Meeting – June 18, 2024 – Cancelled:
Due to a lack of agenda items and inadvertent scheduling conflicts for Council members, the Council meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The Committee of the Whole meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2024, will proceed as...

Municipality of Port Hope is Preparing for Annual Canada Day Celebration

The Municipality of Port Hope is preparing for its annual Canada Day celebrations, featuring a mix of new and traditional events throughout the community.

As always, our Canada Day lineup is jam-packed with a variety of activities and events for everyone to enjoy.

This year’s parade route will look different due to the Walton Street Reconstruction. The parade kicks off at the corner of Bramley and Ridout at 11:00 a.m. The Parade will travel down Walton Street turning onto Pine Street South and...

Jack Burger Sports Complex Pool Closure for Bi-Annual Maintenance

The pools at the Jack Burger Sports Complex will be closed for bi-annual maintenance from June 16 to July 7, 2024.

During this maintenance period, the building will remain open. Administrative staff will be on-site and available to assist with our usual registration process or any other inquiries from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Early opening on June 17 at 7 a.m. for aquatic registration).

Programming registration will also be available in the evenings and on weekends at the Town Park...