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Architectural Conservancy Ontario Port Hope

Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – Port Hope

Welcome to ACO Port Hope. We aim to inspire passion for the conservation of Port Hope’s architectural, historic, and natural heritage.

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Category: Eco & Green Space

Advocacy…

Advocacy Update Fall 2023: Penryn Mason Homes Subdivision Appeal

17 Sep 202318 Sep 2023
At their meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the Municipality of Port Hope Council announced “that a settlement has been reached regarding Phase 2 of OLT File OLT-22-003126 (also referred…
Community…

Tree Party 2023

10 Apr 202319 May 2023
Date: May 13, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Riverside Park, Port Hope ACO Port Hope is happy to share that The Environmental Advisory Board is hosting a…
Architecture…

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…
Architecture…

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…
Architecture…

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…
Architecture…

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…
Advocacy…

The Port Hope Waterfront & Riverwalk Master Plan

1 Apr 202213 Sep 2022
By Bruce Bowden The theme of the ACO Port Hope 2022 Annual Meeting was Waterfront Renewal. Our guest speaker, John Hillier, gave an inspiring presentation on the subject, and we…
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King’s Field Oak Trees

7 Oct 202123 May 2022
ACO Port Hope requested Council revise a 169 home sub-division development plan by Aecon and Mason Homes that directly threatened two old-growth oak trees. While most other trees of the…
Advocacy…

The Penryn King Estate

31 May 202130 May 2022
ACO Port Hope has been advocating for the protection of the heritage properties of Penryn since the Mason Homes’ development plans for the nearby area were first made public in…
Advocacy…

Save Our Trees

9 Mar 202014 Aug 2022
By Bruce Bowden Public Town Meeting: March 10, 2020 In preparation for the special meeting of Council tomorrow evening, March 10th, at 6:30 pm (Doors open at 6 PM) at…
Advocacy…

Building A Healthier Option For The Historic Port Hope Hospital Together

19 Mar 201930 May 2022
By Bruce Bowden The protection of a community’s heritage is complex. Our heritage is a non-renewable resource and it is a basis for our understanding of our history and culture…

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