a walk-in clinic, and a community health centre. It has had a daily newspaper since 1878, the Port Hope Evening Guide. Until 2007, this was part of the Osprey Media chain and subsequently a part of the Sun Media organization. In 2009 the newspaper was amalgamated with the Cobourg Daily Star and renamed as Northumberland Today.com. In November 2017 the newspaper was included in the large-scale closing of many local community newspapers throughout the province of Ontario. Port Hope's Economic Development Strategic Plan aims to increase job growth at least as fast as population growth. The town has a variety of industries. Arts and culture The Ganaraska River (affectionately known as "The Ganny"), is well known to area anglers for annual salmon and trout runs. It has caused many historic floods, the most recent having occurred on March 21–22, 1980. Every April since until 2020, Port Hope has commemorated the flood with "Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny" ten kilometre boat race. "Participants range from serious paddlers navigating the cold, fast-moving water in kayaks and canoes, to the very entertaining 'crazy craft' paddlers, floating any combination of materials down the river in an attempt to reach the finish line." Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021, the first time in its history for such action. Attractions The Capitol Theatre is Canada's last functioning atmospheric theatre. The theatre's main auditorium is styled after an outdoor medieval courtyard and rolling clouds are projected onto the ceiling. The town spent in excess of three million dollars renovating and upgrading the theatre in 2004–2005. It is also used for live events by Port Hope Festival Theatre. The Municipality of Port Hope is home to many heritage and cultural attractions, and events, including: Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny—a water race commemorating the 1980 flood of the Ganaraska River Ganaraska Forest Centre Canadian Firefighters Museum Port Hope Yacht Club Port Hope Festival Theatre at the Capitol Theatre La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra (3 concerts per year) Port Hope and District Agricultural Fall Fair The All Canadian Jazz Festival Port Hope Farmers' Market (May to October) Port Hope Christmas and Santa Claus Parade (includes Festival of Trees, Candlelight Walk to Memorial Park, and Carol Singing) Port Hope Drive-In (Built in 1952, it is among the oldest Canadian drive-ins still operating) Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Annual House Tour, Garden Tour, and Antiques