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Park Revitalization Engagement
Posted on Friday, March 08, 2024 10:00 AM
We are reviewing the parkland at Welcome Park (County Rd 10 and Dale Road) and Lions Park (Thomas Street). This work has been done in consultation with staff, working groups of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee, and through review of previous community engagement, and concept plans have been developed.
With efforts to maximize parks use, provide unique opportunities for the neighbourhoods, and allocate investments in parks and amenities, the concept plans are anticipated to be...
Council Chooses By-Election to Fill Vacant Ward 2 Seat
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 09:42 PM
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – Port Hope, ON
Council of the Municipality of Port Hope, at its meeting held Tuesday evening, voted to authorize a By-election to be held to fill the vacancy for the Office of a Member of Council representing Ward 2.
The decision to hold a By-election followed thorough deliberations and discussions among Members of Council during both the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, February 20, and today’s Council meeting. Engagement with the community...
Residents Urged to Prepare for Rare Total Solar Eclipse
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 10:20 AM
This media release is shared on behalf of Northumberland County and in partnership with member municipalities
Cobourg, ON – March 4, 2024 (original date of publish)
On Monday, April 8, 2024, Northumberland will witness a rare celestial event as a total solar eclipse appears in our skies. Northumberland County, together with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit, and local municipalities are teaming up to ensure residents are prepared to safely enjoy this extraordinary...
Flags lowered at Town Hall to honour former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 03:18 PM
We sadly acknowledge the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada who died on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the age of 84.
Mr. Mulroney served as Canada’s 18th Prime Minister from 1984 to 1993. During his nine years in office, he brought recognition to Canada on the international stage as he championed causes such as the fight against apartheid in South Africa, co-chaired the United Nations' World Summit for Children, and negotiated the Canada-United...
Half-Load Restrictions Begin March 1
Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 10:00 AM
During the spring thaw, most rural roads become too soft to withstand the weight of a fully loaded truck, regardless of the number of axles.
To reduce damage to our roads during this time of year, weight restrictions of five tonnes per axle (half-loads) on all rural roads within the Municipality of Port Hope are imposed from March 1 to April 30.
The restriction timeline may be altered as conditions are monitored.
Please check with Northumberland County for any weight restrictions that may apply to...