Port Hope

• Ontario fire marshal investigates blaze at former file factory in Port Hope

  Early Sunday, a large fire broke out at Block 1 of the former Nicholson File Factory, a heritage property on Cavan Street. No injuries were reported.

  Fire

  Jul 15, 2024
  
• Darrell Toms wins byelection for Ward 2 seat on Port Hope, Ont. council

  Toms finished third in the 2022 municipal election for a Ward 2 seat. In February Ward 2 Coun. Chris Collins stepped down after he was appointed a Justice of Peace in January.

  Politics

  Jun 7, 2024
  
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• Man’s body found in east end of Port Hope, Ont.

  A 44-year-old man was found unresponsive in a wooded area near Gage's Creek in the south end of Port Hope, police said.

  Crime

  Jun 7, 2024
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• Police issue warning after man charged with sexual assault, abduction in Port Hope, Ont.

  The Port Hope Police Service and the Cobourg Police Service launched a joint investigation that led to the arrest of a man from Baltimore, Ont., just north of Cobourg.

  Crime

  May 31, 2024
• New bylaw deregulates Port Hope, Ont., taxi industry to allow for ride-share options

  Port Hope council approval of a new bylaw helps remove "outdated regulations" that restricted the taxi industry and limited opportunities for ride-share initiatives. 

  Traffic

  May 30, 2024
• Port Hope Medical Walk-in Clinic to reopen as 1-year pilot project

  The walk-in clinic, to be on the second floor of 99 Toronto Road, is proposed to run Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

  Health

  May 22, 2024
• Walton Street reconstruction underway in downtown Port Hope

  The Municipality of Port Hope says as a result of extensive roadwork in the downtown, free transit will be provided on two routes.

  Economy

  May 8, 2024
• Ontario government supports new youth wellness hub in Port Hope

  The new youth wellness hub opening next year in Port Hope is one of 10 new hubs that the government is adding to the network of 22 hubs it has opened since 2020.

  Health

  May 2, 2024
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• Northumberland riders tout return of Via Rail commuter train after 4-year absence

  A survey of 2,800 residents showed 66 per cent used Train 651 to get to work and 96 per cent said they would use the service if it resumed. The service returns May 27.

  Economy

  May 2, 2024
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• Rough waters force shorter Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny in Port Hope, Ont.

  Rough water conditions on the Ganaraska River forced organizers to make a number of changes including shortening the course and cancelling the inflatable craft category.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2024