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Opinion: Phillip H. Carter on Bill 23

29 Nov 202225 Mar 2023

By Phillip H. Carter Phillip H. Carter is a Port Hope Architect and winner of the ACO 2020 Eric Arthur Lifetime Achievement Award. Bill 23, passed by the Ford Government,…

ACO Port Hope Responds to Bill 23

23 Nov 20227 Dec 2022

By Bruce Bowden & Susan Layard ACO Port Hope is very concerned that the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act in Bill 23 will adversely affect our Municipality’s ability…

ACO Press Event: The Threat Bill 23 Poses to Ontario’s Heritage

23 Nov 202229 Nov 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=10gcVvVvZFM&t=1s On November 22, ACO held a press event at Queen’s Park in Toronto to publicize the damage that Schedule 6 of Bill 23 will wreak on Ontario Heritage. Speaking…

The 2023 ACO Port Hope Bus Tour to Clarington

23 Nov 202211 Apr 2023

April 26th, 2023 The bus tour is shaping up very well. At present it is full up, but almost invariably a few seats become available just before Travel date as…

Interview: The Chair of the ACO Port Hope on The Daily Wrap

19 Nov 202211 Jul 2023

On November 16, 2022, the Chair of the ACO Port Hope Branch, Ian Mackay was interviewed by the Northumberland 89.7 FM radio show, the Daily Wrap. Ian discussed how ACO’s efforts have contributed…

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Meet Us at the Festival of Lights & Trees 2022

18 Nov 20229 Jan 2023

Join us this season as we show off our decorated tree at The Capitol Theatre’s Festival of Lights & Trees, November 26 – December 15, 2022. ACO Port Hope and…

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The Port Hope 2022 Virtual House Tour: October 1-31

30 Sep 202218 Nov 2022

Streets & Stories Explore the intersection of Port Hope’s history, life and architecture. See inside 11 iconic properties including The Bluestone, St. Mark’s Church, and The Clemes Duplex. 2022 features…

Spare a Cuppa?

28 Sep 202228 Sep 2022

ACO Port Hope is participating in the Festival of Lights & Trees at the Cameco Capitol Arts Centre this season, and we are decorating a teacup-themed tree! Please Donate your…

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The 2022 Municipal Election: Answers from the Mayoral Candidates

25 Sep 202227 Oct 2022

ACO Port Hope asked 7 questions to Port Hope’s 22 Municipal Electoral Candidates.The questions were sent to all candidates and the responses are posted with permission. Below are the answers…

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The 2022 Municipal Election: Answers from Ward 1

25 Sep 202219 Oct 2022

ACO Port Hope asked 7 questions to Port Hope’s 22 Municipal Electoral Candidates. The questions were sent to all candidates and the responses are posted with permission. Below are the…

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The 2022 Municipal Election: Answers from Ward 2

25 Sep 202213 Oct 2022

ACO Port Hope asked 7 questions to Port Hope’s 22 Municipal Electoral Candidates. The questions were sent to all candidates and the responses are posted with permission. Below are the…

Concert: The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir

20 Sep 202225 Sep 2022

When: Sat, September 24, 2pm – 4pm Where: Port Hope United Church, 34 South St, Port Hope (map) Description: Local guest soloist: Ellen Torrie, Soprano Tickets: $30, cash sales only,available…

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The 2022 Municipal Election: The ACO Asks the candidates

12 Sep 202225 Sep 2022

ACO Port Hope recently sent out the questions below to Port Hope’s 22 Municipal Electoral Candidates. When meeting candidates throughout the campaign or at a public forum, you might want…

The Fall 2022 Guided Walking Tours of Historic Port Hope

1 Sep 202214 Sep 2022

2022 features three routes: King Street, and two routes through the historic downtown core. Running for several weeks in the late spring and early fall, our guides will lead you…

Photo Gallery: Summer BBQ 2022

10 Aug 202210 Jun 2024

The ACO Board would like to thank all that came out on a beautiful summer evening, especially those who volunteered to make the event such a success, and to those…

The 2022 Port Hope House Tour: Sign Up

1 May 202214 Sep 2022

Get an in-depth virtual tour of 13 historical properties in Port Hope, including several well-known landmarks on King Street. Experience the personality, renovations, art, decor, and stories of these properties. The…

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Guided Walking Tours of Historic Port Hope: Spring 2022

1 May 202211 Jun 2022

Stroll through history on these three guided walking tours with the Port Hope House Tour. 1. King Street Get a in-depth exploration of the stories and histories of more than…

The Sylvan Glen Bridge: Proposed Demolition and Port Hope ACO’s Response

1 May 20223 Feb 2023

By Bruce Bowden and Susan Layard Amongst the distinctive traffic structures in Port Hope is the century-old bridge, with its concrete balustrades, on Sylvan Glen Road between Dale Road and…