Program & Service Updates

Hours of Operation: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (please note that municipal offices are closed to the public, and that staff are working remotely from home and/or the field)

Department Phone: (905) 372-1005 (please note that staff voicemail will only be checked periodically – it is recommended that communication occur via e-mail wherever possible)

Website: View Building and Planning Department webpage

View our Patio Guidelines for interested businesses looking to re-open their patios. 

In accordance with the direction from the Provincial government, the following is a summary of the services currently being performed in the Building & Planning Department:

Building Department

Current services include:

• Building, Sign, Pool & Plumbing Permit administration, including application receipt, processing, payment, plans review, inspections, enforcement
• Liquor License Approvals
• Emergency building inspections, property standards services and other critical life safety related matters
• Permit database management and reporting (CityWorks Permits, Land and Licensing – PLL)

We are actively evaluating our resource needs and capability to allow for the following services on a limited basis only:

• Building/Work Order legal property enquiries
• General building information requests or complaints, other than emergency and life safety related matters
• Municipal addressing

Contacts

David Hancock, Chief Building Official, dhancock@cobourg.ca    

Jered Marshall, Building Inspector/Plans Examiner, jmarshall@cobourg.ca  

Pharen Wilson, Plans Examiner/Inspector, pwilson@cobourg.ca  

Kirk Johnstone, County Plumbing Inspector, johnstonek@cobourg.ca  

Planning Department

Current services include:

• Review of Planning Act applications on a priority basis, with the higher priority being the review of applications that are proceeding through final technical clearances (e.g. site plan approval, clearance of subdivision conditions, Committee of Adjustment conditions, agreements, registrations)
• Review of Heritage Act and Heritage Permit applications on a priority basis, with the higher priority being the review of applications which involve minor alterations and can be approved by heritage planning staff
• Information requests or complaints that involve emergency and/or life safety related matters
• Planning Act application database management and reporting (CityWorks Permits, Land and Licensing – PLL)

We are actively evaluating our resource needs and capability to allow for the following services on a limited basis only:

• Review of new Planning Act applications
• Review of new Heritage Act and Heritage Permit applications which involve majoralterations requiring evaluation by the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee and approval by Cobourg Municipal Council
• Receipt and review of new Committee of Adjustment applications (Consent, Minor Variance)
• Official Plan/Zoning By-law legal property enquiries
• General zoning or similar planning information requests or complaints, other than emergency and/or life safety related matters

Contacts

Glenn McGlashon, Director – Planning & Development Division, gmcglashon@cobourg.ca  

Rob Franklin, Manager, Planning, rfranklin@cobourg.ca  

Dave Johnson, Planner I, Heritage, djohnson@cobourg.ca  

The Town of Cobourg's Bylaw Enforcement Officers and the Cobourg Police are committed to protecting the health and safety of our community. Our officers are out in the community and responding to calls about violations. We will be enforcing penalties for anyone failing to comply with emergency orders under the Ontario Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, along with the Canada Quarantine Act, 

Failure to comply with an emergency order could carry punishments of;
• $750 for failure to comply with an order made under the EMCPA
• $1,000 for obstructing any person exercising a power in accordance with an order made during a declared emergency
• $1,000 for obstructing any person performing a duty in accordance with an order made during a declared emergency
• up to one-year imprisonment or a fine of up to $100,000 for an individual
• $500,000 for a director of a corporation
• $10,000,000 for a corporation itself if a provincial offences officer charges the individual by issuing a summons

Frequently Asked Questions

Early learning and child care operators are working with the Ministry of Education, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Northumberland County's Early Years Services team to ensure child care facilities and early learning professionals are prepared and program policies are established to re-open safely during the ongoing pandemic. The details and the timelines for programs re-opening vary. Families are encouraged to contact their service provider directly for additional information.

At the May 19, 2020 Regular Council Meeting, Municipal Council approved the motion to cancel all community events in the Town of Cobourg until September 1, 2020.

Staff are actively evaluating municipal event permits based on the recommendation and direction from the provincial and federal government. Staff continue to work with community groups and individuals regarding event cancellations or postponements.

Contact Information:

Phone: 905-372-7371 (monitored from 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday)
Email: Jackie Chapman Davis, Community Events Coordinator, jchapmandavis@cobourg.ca or Kara Euale, Manager, Marketing and Events, keuale@cobourg.ca

Learn more:

Press Release: Cobourg’s Waterfront Festival and Rotary Ribfest Cancelled due to COVID-19

Press Release: All Municipal Events, Programs and Classes Postponed Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Cancelled 2020 Events

Cobourg Highland Games (August 28-29)

Cobourg Waterfront Festival (July 1-4)

Great Ontario Salmon Derby (July 4 - August 22)

Northumberland Ribfest & Music Festival (August 14-16)

Status of Community Events in Cobourg

The Town of Cobourg has amended its Procedural By-law to allow for electronic participation at Council meetings during a declared emergency.  Council meetings will continue as regularly scheduled unless otherwise noted. The Procedural By-law will continue to apply to such Council meetings including the conduct of business on an agenda, unless modifications are necessary because of limitations to the technology being used.

This Protocol has been established by the Clerk to advise how to participate in the public portions of these meetings.  Such procedures may be modified slightly from usual procedures given the use of technology for electronic participation.  All electronic Council meetings will be streamed live, where possible, or posted for later viewing on YouTube at the following link Town of Cobourg YouTube . Council Agendas will continue to be published five (10) days in advance of the Committee of the Whole meeting date. 

Meeting information and schedules will be updated at cobourg.civicweb.net/portal

Please be advised that all Advisory Committee Meetings and Quasi-Judicial Boards have been cancelled until further notice due to the current situation around COVID-19. The Town will provide Notice to the Public when Advisory Committees will continue to be held. 

The Ministry of the Attorney General has notified the public of changes to Provincial Offences Act proceedings in Ontario.

All Provincial Offences-related court appearances have been postponed until after September 11, 2020.

If an individual has a matter before the Provincial Offences court scheduled before this time they do not need to attend court. Notice of a new court date will be sent to the individual by mail, to the address on file with the court.

Administrative offices for Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters in Northumberland, located at 860 William Street, Cobourg, have been closed to the public as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. However, POA staff continue to provide administrative services such as processing of tickets, fines, and applications to the court.

• Phone: 905-372-3329 ext. 5300
• Email: poainfo@northumberlandcounty.ca
• Fax: 905-372-6529

Residents are encouraged to pay tickets online, and to access online forms, by visiting Northumberland.ca/POA.

Lakefront Utilities

Beginning Tuesday, August 4th, Lakefront’s Office at 207 Division Street will be open to customers from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Customers can also make an appointment if these times are not convenient. Masks are mandatory when visiting Lakefront’s Office, some exceptions apply.

The Government of Ontario has introduced a COVID-19 Recovery Rate of 12.8¢/kWh for all time-of-use (TOU) electricity customers, to support Ontarians as we restart the economy.  Households, farms and small businesses who pay time-of-use electricity rates will be charged this fixed rate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, starting June 1, 2020.

This rate will be automatically reflected on TOU customers’ electricity bills for all three TOU periods, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is intended to be in place until October 31, 2020.

To learn more about Time of Use visit the Ontario Energy Board.

PAYMENT RELIEF

We recognize that this is a difficult time for everyone, and we want our customers to know that we are here to support them. As part of Lakefront’s commitment to customers, we have offered:

1. Increased payment flexibility to customers experiencing hardship. If you are concerned about paying your bill, or have been impacted by the pandemic, Lakefront wants to help. Please call us to discuss payment arrangements in order to provide more time to pay outstanding balances.
2. We understand the unique challenges for everyone, and some customers may have difficulty making their monthly payments. Effective March 16, 2020, Lakefront will be removing all interest charges on outstanding balances until August 31, 2020.
3. The Province’s winter hydro disconnection moratorium is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2020. Lakefront has extended the disconnection moratorium until July 31, 2020.  

To make a bill payment: 

• Sign up for Pre-authorized payment by due date
• Visit the customer portal https://myaccount.lakefrontutilities.com/app/
• Telephone and online (internet) banking through your bank/financial institution
• Bank branch or financial institution instant teller
• Cheque via mail
• Credit Card payment service available through Paymentus - 1-888-896-0976 or this link: https://ipn.paymentus.com/otp/stde/lfu
• You may continue to use our drop box at all our office locations

Emergency response by Cobourg Police Services, Cobourg Fire Services and Northumberland County Paramedic Services will not be impacted.

Emergency Operations Centre

The Town of Cobourg's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is engaged and operating daily in response to COVID-19.

The EOC is charged with planning and executing a Town-wide operational response that ensures continuity of critical services as the public health situation in the Town of Cobourg evolves. The response is led by Fire Chief and Community Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Vilneff in close collaboration with Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lynn Noseworthy for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.

The EOC is staffed by key managers and staff from all Town of Cobourg divisions and agencies.

Municipal offices are currently closed to the public, however, staff continue to work with community groups and individuals regarding program and event cancellations, refunds and re-bookings. Staff are also actively preparing for the transition back to normal operations based on the recommendations and direction from the provincial and federal governments.

Contact

Cobourg Community Centre, Baseball Diamonds, Rugby Pitches, Soccer Fields, Victoria Beach, Victoria Park Pavilion

Phone: 905-372-7371 (monitored from 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday)

Email: Krista Williams, Recreation Coordinator, kwilliams@cobourg.ca or Allison Greer, Recreation Coordinator, agreer@cobourg.ca

• Business Licensing: No new applications will be accepted until further notice. Renewals can be sent in by email, mail or placed in the designated Drop Box located in at the West side of Victoria Hall.
• Lottery/Bingo Licensing: No new licences will be issued until further notice. Any reporting on previous or current licences can be sent in by email or placed in the designated Drop Box located on the West Side of Victoria Hall.
• Burial Permits and Death Registration will proceed as normal by appointment only with the Municipal Clerk.
• Commissioner of Oaths/ Affidavits service is not available until further notice.
• Marriage Licences has resumed marriage licensing. Please visit www.cobourg.ca/marriage to learn more.

The Cobourg Marina has reopened.

Contact Information 

Phone: 905-372-2397 (monitored from 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday).

Email: jbehanjones@cobourg.ca

Website: www.cobourg.ca/en/Marina.aspx#  

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/cobourgmarina/

Art Gallery of Northumberland

The Art Gallery of Northumberland reopens on Tuesday, August 4th. The health and safety of our staff and visitors remain our top priority. We have implemented new practices and policies to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience:

· The number of people in the gallery and individual gallery spaces will be limited to allow for social distancing.

· We have increased our cleaning schedule and disinfecting protocols, with particular attention to high touch and high traffic areas.

· A Plexiglas barrier has been installed at the Front Desk.

· All visitors will be asked to use Victoria Hall main floor washrooms.

· Please do not visit the AGN if you’re feeling unwell. Our staff have also been instructed to stay home if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness.

· AGN staff will be wearing masks and gloves. We’re asking visitors to wear masks as well. Disposable masks will be available at the Front Desk for $2.00 each for those who don’t come equipped with their own.

· Use the hand sanitizing stations located throughout the galleries.

· Remain at least two (2) metres apart from other visitors at all times.

· Please follow the health and safety guidelines posted throughout the gallery.

Learn more at www.artgalleryofnorthumberland.com/agn-reopens

Farmer's Market

The Farmer's Market is now in operation every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. 

Playgrounds

Parks are open for regular use, however organized team sports are not premitted.

Playgrounds

All play equipment and play structures have reopened. The equipment is not sanitized. Use at your own risk.

Forestry

The Parks Department staff continue to carry out emergency hazard inspections and maintenance. 

The Cobourg Police Service continues to receive updates from agencies regarding the  COVID-19 global pandemic. The Cobourg Police Service will monitor the health of all our employees so that we can continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community. There has been no disruption in service, but we are planning for contingencies that may include impacts on staffing levels.

The Cobourg Police Service will be making the following changes to protect staff and members of the public to minimize transmission of the virus;

• Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 the Cobourg Police Station will be closed to the public.
• If you need to attend the Cobourg Police Station you may be subject to a non-intrusive screening process.
• When you call Police Dispatch, you will also go through a screening process regarding COVID-19 health risks. We understand that this may cause concerns, but this is for the safety of our members and the public.
• Effective immediately we will process some non-emergency calls over the phone instead of having an officer attend. This will be managed on a case by case basis by continued use of our tiered policing model.
• You may see some members of the Cobourg Police Service wearing protective equipment like masks or gloves. This will be for their own protection only. 

The Cobourg Police Service would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding. We would like to stress that there is no disruption in day to day activities and the Cobourg Police Service will continue to provide service to the Town of Cobourg.

The Town of Cobourg would like to remind citizens of upcoming property tax billing dates for residential and commercial properties and that alternate payment methods are available as Victoria Hall remains closed to the public.

On Tuesday, March 24, the Town of Cobourg announced certain financial relief initiatives for residents and business owners that included waiving any penalties and interest charges on unpaid property taxes for April 1st and May 1st, and deferring payments for residential, commercial, industrial and multi-residential property taxes. The deferred 2020 Property Tax installment deadlines are as follows:

• Residential Property Taxes — final tax bills were mailed on May 26, 2020:
  Payment due dates: June 25, 2020 and October 29, 2020.

• Commercial Property Taxes — final tax bills will be mailed out the last week of August:
  Payment due dates: September 30, 2020 and November 30, 2020.
  The first bill second interim instalment due on May 29th has been extended until June 25, 2020.

Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Cobourg is unable to confirm when Municipal Buildings will reopen to the public and is asking residents and business owners to please find an alternate option for making payments, such as:

1. Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) Plan

Property owners can join the PAP Plan by completing the yellow form inside their tax bill. The Town of Cobourg allows taxpayers to pay their taxes on a monthly basis, free of administration fees. The application form can also be found online at cobourg.ca/tax-payments and citizens are reminded to provide a void cheque or bank form with their bank account number.

2. Online Banking/Telephone Banking

Property taxes can be paid directly through citizen’s financial institutions using the payee name “Cobourg Taxes”. Taxpayers will require the 15-digit roll number (starts with 0, and ends with at least four zeros).

3. Victoria Hall Drop Box

Taxpayers can use the 24-hour drop box located on the west side of Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West.

4. Mail

The Town of Cobourg accepts postdated cheques. Please ensure the date listed is the due date to avoid a penalty. Payments can be forwarded to the following address:

The Town of Cobourg
55 King Street West
Cobourg, Ontario
K9A 2M2

5. Credit Card

The Town offers a credit card payment option provided through Paymentus Corporation, an independent third-party who provides an automated payment service accepting Visa or Mastercard. There is a fee charged by Paymentus for this service. The link to this can be found on our website at cobourg.ca/tax-payments.

Please note that failure to receive a tax bill does not eliminate the responsibility for the payment of the taxes and penalties, if applied. If you do not receive your tax bill, please contact the Town of Cobourg’s Finance Department at 905-372-8944.

Public transit will remain operational as an essential in the Town of Cobourg.

Conventional Transit 

• Operating hours will be as follows as of Monday, July 13th: 

  • Route 1 and Route 2: Monday to Friday: 7:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m, Saturday: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., no service on Sunday.

WHEELS Transit

• WHEELS Transit will operate Monday to Friday from 6:45 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and no service on Sunday.

Transit will be available at no charge until August 31, 2020 in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by reducing interaction with drivers, other transit commuters and the passing of change and tickets. 

Mask or Face Coverings:

Cobourg Transit is strongly recommending wearing non-medical masks or face coverings while riding both the Conventional and WHEELS public transit buses.

Effective July 13, 2020, all commercial establishments and businesses currently operating have been instructed by the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s local Medical Officer of Health that non-medical masks or face coverings must be worn inside the premises at all times.

“By wearing a non-medical mask or face covering, passengers can help protect the health and safety of the drivers and other passengers while reducing the likelihood of unknowingly spreading the COVID-19 virus,” said Laurie Wills, Director of Public Works for the Town of Cobourg.

Those exempt from this recommendation may include:

• Children under the age of two years.
• Children under the age of 5 years (either chronologically or developmentally) who refuse to wear a face covering and cannot be persuaded to do so by their caregiver.
• Any person unable to remove a mask without assistance.
• For any medical reason: a person who cannot safely wear a nonmedical mask or face covering such as, but not limited to, respiratory disease, cognitive difficulties or difficulties in hearing or processing information.
• For any religious reason: a person cannot wear a non-medical mask or face covering or cannot cover the face in a manner that would properly control the source.

All transit riders will also notice that numerous seats have been closed to encourage physical distancing while riding the bus. The Town of Cobourg thanks you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to protect our community.

Cobourg Community Centre

The Cobourg Community Centre has cancelled all programs, camps and recreational activities including public skating, gymnasium use and meeting room bookings. 

The Cobourg Community Centre is closed to the public until further notice, however, staff continue to work on critical services, customer relations, and program and event cancellations, refunds and re-bookings. Staff are also actively preparing for the transition back to normal operations based on the recommendations and direction from the provincial and federal governments.

Contact Information:

Phone:          905-372-7371 (monitored from 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday)
Email:            cccinfo@cobourg.ca

Learn more:

• Press Release: Town of Cobourg Closes Municipal Buildings Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
  
• Press Release: All Municipal Events, Programs and Classes Postponed Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Northumberland YMCA

The Cobourg YMCA is reopening using the following schedule.

JULY 6: Child care, day camp, outdoor aquatic classes and outdoor group fitness classes.        

JULY 20: Indoor group fitness classes

AUGUST 17: Condition Centre reopens

SEPTEMBER 14: Indoor pool reopens

Learn more at www.ymcanrt.org.

Emergency Homelessness Shelter

Shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness have resumed at Transition House shelter's Chapel Street, Cobourg location as of Friday, July 17. At that time, operations concluded at the temporary emergency homelessness shelter at Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI), established in the early days of COVID-19.

Warming & Cooling Centres

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 water bottles to stay hydrated.

Due to COVID-19, the following rules and restrictions will be in place to ensure the health and safety of all staff and citizens:

• The washrooms inside the Market Building will remain closed. Portable washrooms, including an accessible unit, are available outside, behind the Market Building.
• The cooling centre will operate as a one-way for visitors. Citizens are asked to enter through the main door and exit through the back door.
• Masks are mandatory for all visitors, with the exception of those who cannot wear a mask due to medical reasons and for children under two-years old.
• There will be a maximum of six (6) people allowed in the cooling centre at one time in order to obtain effective physical distancing.
• Visits will be limited to 30 minutes maximum to ensure all residents have the opportunity to enter the cooling centre.
• All visitors will be asked to answer health and travel-related screening questions and will be required to sign in and sign out.

In previous years, the Town of Cobourg has offered “cooling centres” at the Cobourg Community Centre, Cobourg Public Library and Victoria Hall, however due to COVID-19, these centres remain closed until further notice.

For more information about heat illnesses and staying cool during the hot and dry weather, please visit: www.hkpr.on.ca – Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit’s website, which has a link under ‘environment’ and ‘hot weather’ for heat advice on the home page. Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca has a link under “protect yourself from extreme heat”.

Cobourg Box Office and Concert Hall at Victoria Hall

At this time, as a precautionary step to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the well-being of our patrons, all upcoming shows and productions have been cancelled or postponed. Staff are contacting each individual ticket holder directly regarding refunds.

Staff are also actively preparing for the transition back to normal operations based on the recommendations and direction from the provincial and federal governments. Staff continue to work with customers, community groups and other partners to facilitate the re-booking of our 2020 lineup when it is safe to do so.

The Cobourg Box Office is currently closed to the public, however, staff continue to work remotely.

Contact Information

Email: concerthall@cobourg.ca

Phone: 905-372-2210 (monitored from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday)

Firehall Theatre

The Firehall Theatre located at 213 Second Street has cancelled all shows, rehearsals, events and programs. 

The Box Office remains open but citizens are encouraged to please call (905) 372-0577 instead of coming in.

The Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre has cancelled all seminars, programs and events including the booking of meeting rooms and the Lecture Hall.

The Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre is closed to the public.

Victoria Hall (Town Hall)

Victoria Hall has cancelled all meetings, bookings and events. As of Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Victoria Hall is closed to the public. Citizens are encouraged to call Town Hall at 905-372-4301 for assistance.

The campground has reopened.

Contact Information 

Phone: 905-372-2397 (monitored from 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday)

Email: jbehanjones@cobourg.ca

Website: www.cobourg.ca/en/town-hall/Victoria-Park-Campground.aspx?_mid_=126181

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/victoriaparkcampground/

Learn More:

Press Release: Cobourg Marina and Victoria Park Campground Remain Closed Due to COVID-19

Weekly curbside collection continues as scheduled. The County encourages residents to make use of curbside services to dispose of their day-to-day waste, recyclables and green bin materials. 

Bag tag requirements

Bag tags are required on each bag of garbage set out for collection. A maximum two-bag limit per week per household remains in place.   

Bag tags available for purchase online

In order to increase availability of online services and further promote physical distancing, Northumberland County has launched an online service for residents to purchase bag tags directly through the County website for home delivery. This service is available on a trial basis as the County assesses resident interest and uptake.  

Landfill and transfer stations (Community Recycling Centres)

Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) in Bewdley, Seymour, and Brighton were closed temporarily however as of May 1, all CRCs have reopened to the public. In combination with ongoing curbside collection, access to the CRCs will further ensure that residents are able to dispose of all urgent waste items.

As of June 1, all CRCs are now open during their regular days and hours of operation.

Restrictions remain in place at all CRCs to protect the health and safety of staff and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes:

• Limiting the number of vehicles entering the site at one time (please note that customers may experience delays in excess of 30 minutes entering the CRCs)
• Limiting payment methods to debit and credit only
• Household Hazardous Waste will be accepted during specific hours at the Bewdley and Brighton CRCs

With current public health direction that people stay home as much as possible, Northumberland County strongly encourages residents to limit trips to the CRCs to essential waste disposal only at this time. If you have capacity to store items at home, please do so until CRCs return to normal operations.

Safe waste disposal

Going forward, all household garbage must be in bags. Loose garbage in cans will not be collected. Please remember to put used masks, gloves, wipes, other types of medical waste and Kleenex in the garbage, not recycling.

Kitchen waste must be in a certified compostable bag, tied, in the green bin.

Household hazardous waste

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is now accepted at our Bewdley and Brighton Community Recycling Centres (CRC) during the following hours: 

Bewdley CRC:

Tuesday and Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Brighton CRC:

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Seymour and Cobourg HHW depots remain closed.

Recycling boxes & Lids

Blue and grey Recycle Right box and lid exchanges/purchases are temporarily unavailable.

Driver safety

Please practice social distancing around waste collection staff. While we know you may want to show your appreciation for the necessary and hard work they continue to do, please do so by giving the a wave or a smile, from at least six feet away.

Visit northumberland.ca/covid19 for complete details.

Weddings

Marriage Licensing

The Town of Cobourg’s Legislative Services Department has resumed issuing Marriage Licences and conducting Civil Marriage Ceremonies, while following public health guidelines and restrictions.

The following steps will be taken to safely process a Marriage Licence application:

1. Completing the Application: Applicants must complete documentation in advance and submit a scanned or photographed copy along with necessary documentation electronically. Staff will then review all documents and contact the applicants to arrange a private in-person “curb-side” processing appointment.

2. Curbside Processing Appointment: In order to minimize exposure to our staff, Victoria Hall will remain closed to the public and applicants will not be permitted to enter. Instead, the Legislative Services Department is offering a “curbside appointment” as follows:

• Applicants must bring all original documents, the original application and the $125 licensing fee in individually sealed bags.
• Staff will meet applicants at the rear east delivery door of Victoria Hall to confirm identification and accept the documentation in sealed bags.
• Staff will process the Marriage Licence and issue to the applicants. The appointment usually lasts 20-40 minutes.

To learn more and download the Marriage Licence application, please visit www.cobourg.ca/marriage.

Marriage Ceremonies

The Town of Cobourg also conducts Civil Marriage Ceremonies for $300 which will now take place in the Market Building at 201 Second Street until further notice. Ceremonies can be scheduled Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. (except on holidays), and typically range from 20-30 minutes in length. As per the Province of Ontario restrictions, ceremonies will be limited to five (5) people, inclusive of the married couple, two witnesses and our Town Officiant while adhering to public health guidelines and increased safety protocols during the ceremony.