(Issued March 11, 2021 at 9 a.m. EST) – Today, to commemorate the National Day of Observance for COVID-19, flags at the Victoria Hall*, Cobourg Community Centre, Building 7, Fire Hall, Venture13, Rotary Harbourfront Park, Victoria Park, Chris Garrett Park and Jubilee Park will be lowered to half-mast.
On Monday, the Prime Minister released a statement designating March 11, 2021, as a ‘National Day of Observance to commemorate the people who lost their lives and the significant impacts we have all felt because of COVID-19’.
The impacts of COVID-19 have been felt across Canada and here within the Town of Cobourg. Throughout the impacts of the virus our community has shown strength, compassion and resiliency. Our community will continue to support and salute the efforts of our essential workers who keep us all safe every day.
“Today, the Town of Cobourg will join other municipalities across the region in lowering its flags from sunrise to sunset in recognition of the National Day of Observance of COVID-19,” said Mayor John Henderson for the Town of Cobourg. “Although we are still in the midst of this pandemic, we must remember all of those who have suffered, and, all of those who have lost their lives to this virus. I would also like to reflect on the strength of our community during this time. Let us all continue to exemplify that strength and compassion as we move forward together.”
The Town of Cobourg asks the community to please take the time today, on March 11th to acknowledge and think about those who have suffered, those who have lost loved ones and those who continue to aid our community throughout this pandemic.
*Please note: The flags that are flying on the Victoria Hall poles are not equipped with halyards and pullies, and thus are unable to fly at half-mast due to the Government of Canada’s general rules for flying and displaying the Canadian flag.