This week’s Port Hope news was riddled with community issues and the like. Here’s a quick recap of the major stories that happened in Port Hope.

A recent survey that polled numerous residents in the Municipality of Port Hope showed that many still had confidence in the local government’s plants to dispose and manage the town’s low-level radioactive waste. A long-term facility is currently in the works. Most residents who were polled also said that Port Hope is a still a good place to live in.

An issue that drew heated debate was the Port Hope library’s reduction of funding worth $10,000. The move was met with some controversy after chief librarian Barbara Stephenson pointed out that the reduction had to do with their receiving a donation from the company behind the ABC series “Happy Town,” which was shot in Port Hope.

Just recently, a wave of debit card fraud hit some residents in Port Hope, prompting police officials to launch an investigation into the matter. Police have not confirmed the number of people affected due to the lack of facts and details.

And finally, the third annual CanSkate Provincial Olympic celebration took place in Port Hope last week, hosted by the Port Hope Figure Skating Club. Every child who participated in the event was a winner, bringing home their own medal.