(I ssued July 3, 2020 at 3 p.m. EST) – The Town of Cobourg’s Parks Department would like to remind residents to help keep trees healthy by watering them.
During the hot summer months and dry season, we begin to see signs of stress in new and mature trees, such as browning leaves and veins, wilting leaves, premature dropping of leaves and coniferous trees may turn yellowish or reddish-purple. Drought stress can lead to permanent damage and weakens trees which...
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(I ssued July 2, 2020 at 4 p.m. EST) – In response to the increasingly hot weather conditions, the Town of Cobourg has opened the Market Building located at 201 Second Street as a “Cooling Centre” for those seeking relief from high temperatures.
Residents are advised to take a break from the heat and visit the cooling centre which will remain open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the duration of any heat advisory. Residents will also be able to refill their...
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(Issued June 23, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. EST) – The Town of Cobourg would like to advise citizens that the West Harbour has been closed due to large amounts of E. coli levels found in the water and that swimming is not recommended.
According to SGS Canada Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive water quality testing that meets all provincial and national regulatory requirements, including the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the latest beach and harbour water quality...
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(I ssued June 22, 2020 at 12 p.m. EST) – The Town of Cobourg’s Environmental Service’s Department would like to inform citizens that pine pollen is currently visible on the shorelines of Lake Ontario during the months of June and July and is not harmful.
Most common during the month of June, the accumulation of a mustard yellow scum on inland lakes and along the shores and bays of Lake Ontario is caused when pine pollen from surrounding forests is blown...
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(Issued June 19, 2020 at 11:25 p.m. EST) – The Town of Cobourg would like to advise citizens that Conventional and WHEELS Transit will not be operational on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 (Canada Day), with the exception of pre-scheduled dialysis appointments.
Following the recommendation of the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Town of Cobourg is encouraging all residents to stay home unless it is absolutely necessary to leave. Questions? Please contact the Engineering...
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