Cobourg, ON (March 28, 2020) – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Town of Cobourg has launched a new, town wide Public Information Hotline (1-289-677-0585), established to assist community members and vulnerable high-risk population with any needs they may have. 
Announced during the virtual press conference by Fire Chief Mike Vilneff on Wednesday, March 26, 2020 the COVID-19 Public Information Hotline will offer an entry point to field questions and concerns...
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Cobourg, ON (March 24, 2020) – The Town of Cobourg would like to advise citizens that at the Special Meeting of Council held on March 23, 2020 Cobourg Municipal Council adopted measures in order to provide financial relief for the taxpayers and residents of our community.
As announced on March 18, 2020, public transit service is being provided at no charge and Council has decided to extend this initiative until May 1, 2020. Free parking will also be provided in municipal...
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Cobourg, ON (March 23, 2020) – The Town of Cobourg would like to inform citizens that effective immediately all play equipment and play structures are closed as the entire community practices social distancing in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. 
In order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Town is posting signage at all parks warning residents to keep their children off all play equipment/play structures. This equipment is not sanitized, presenting...
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Cobourg, ON (March 21, 2020) – In response to the recent shortage of toilet paper due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Cobourg would like to remind residents to only flush toilet paper into the sewer system, not paper towels, tissues, napkins or wipes. 
Paper towels, tissues and sanitary wipes all contain plastic binders that give them added strength, even the brands that claim to be flushable. This means that those products will not break down or start to...
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Cobourg, ON (March 20, 2020) – The Town of Cobourg has announced that a Special Meeting of Cobourg Municipal Council will take place on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 3 p.m. in respect to Bill 187 - An Act to amend the Municipal Act, 2001 that was passed and received Royal Assent yesterday by the Province of Ontario.
During the March 19 th legislative session at Queen’s Park, the Province of Ontario introduced the Municipal Emergency Act, 2020 to assist municipal...
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