President’s Message Archives - Architectural Conservancy of Ontario – Port Hope

ACO Port Hope Responds to Bill 23

23 Nov 202224 Nov 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 202224 Nov 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=10gcVvVvZFM&t=1s Sign the Petition 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…

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

19 Nov 202223 Nov 2022

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…

Antiques & Artifacts Auction…

Meet Us at the Festival of Lights & Trees 2022

18 Nov 202223 Nov 2022

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. This year, the Antiques…

Pewter Ornaments

18 Nov 202224 Nov 2022

Decorate with History Northumberland Architectural Ornaments proudly presents these unique, custom-designed, solid pewter ornaments. Handcrafted by Canadian artisans, each ornament is part of a set of limited-edition replicas celebrating the…

The ACO Port Hope Christmas Party 2022

8 Nov 202218 Nov 2022

LOCATION: 345 Lakeshore Road, Port Hope, ON DATE & TIME: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm ATTENDANCE: 150 guests, members only. There will be no admission without prior reservation…

ACO Members Summer BBQ 2022: RSVP by July 4

27 Jun 20224 Jul 2022

Date: Tuesday July 26 (rain or shine) Time: 5:30pm Address: 200 Bruton Street, Port Hope RSVP: info@acoporthope.ca by July 4 We’re very excited to return to ‘in person’ events. This…

65 Ward Street & Heritage Property

1 Apr 202219 Apr 2022

By Bruce Bowden ACO Port Hope is again dealing with issues surrounding the 65 Ward Street heritage property. This past June, Southbridge submitted planning applications for a high-rise long-term care…

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…

The Port Hope Heritage Listing Project Update

30 Mar 202219 Apr 2022

By Bruce Bowden In April, 2019, Susan Layard, co-chair of the ACO Port Hope Advocacy Committee, was invited to serve on a sub-committee of Heritage Port Hope, created to work…

Porticos of Port Hope

1 Jan 202212 Sep 2022

Placemats Sponsored by: Atelier on John Set of 4: Group A Set of 4: Group B Contribute to the ACO Port Hope by purchasing the Porticos of Port Hope themed…

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The Marion W. Garland Award

1 Dec 202118 Nov 2022

2021 David Drover & Jennifer Glynn: For the restoration of 74 Sherbourne and 44 Pine St. N. “Pinehurst”, a significant large property in Port Hope. It has been restored beautifully,…

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The Bluestone Award for Community Service

1 Dec 202118 Nov 2022

2021 Julie Mavis: For her leadership of the chapter, especially for her coordination of the Historic Port Hope Hospital campaign, and the acquisition of 85 Walton St. from RBC, and…

Walton Street Reconstruction

1 Jun 20218 Nov 2022

By Bruce Bowden The Walton Street Reconstruction Working Group met several times in May, and a letter was sent to the Municipality. The Working Group believes that the Walton Street…

Port Hope’s Opera House – Sold

30 Nov 20208 Nov 2022

By Bruce Bowden The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) mandate is to encourage the conservation and reuse of structures, districts and landscapes of architectural, historic and cultural significance. In that…

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…

ACO Port Hope Annual Meeting: 2020

14 Feb 20204 Apr 2022

Thursday, February 20, 2020Doors Open 7 pm / Meeting Begins 7:30 pmSt John’s Church, Community Hall One order of business will be to vote for next year’s Executive. The Slate…

RBC Donates Opera House To ACO Port Hope

30 Oct 20198 Nov 2022

RBC Helps Promote Heritage Conservation through Donation to Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO). Inaugural performance at the St. Lawrence Music Hall, later to be known as the Opera House, at…