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Due to extremely dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires across Ontario and Manitoba, a Total Fire Ban is being implemented in Northumberland County, including the Town of Cobourg, effective immediately.

The Town of Cobourg wishes to alert residents to a recently issued Health Canada recall involving Electrical Devices Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) safety outlets sold at Home Hardware stores across Canada. These outlets have been recalled due to a potential fire hazard.

In preparation for Sandcastle Festival weekend, the Town of Cobourg would like to provide residents and guests with important reminders so that everyone can enjoy a safe and fun long weekend.  

The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of municipal building hours and closures over the Civic holiday long weekend.

The Town of Cobourg would like to inform the community of a new way to access council agendas and bylaws.

The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is pleased to inform residents and visitors about the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival and other events happening over the upcoming long weekend.

323 King Street West, Cobourg, also known as “The Field House” is a detached, 1 ½-storey brick structure constructed in the Ontario Regency Cottage style and was completed circa 1847.  

The Town of Cobourg would like to inform the community of a speed reduction on King Street East from D’Arcy Street to Maplewood Boulevard. 

I have full faith that the Cobourg Police Service will investigate this unfortunate incident appropriately. 

In response to the heat and poor air quality, the Town of Cobourg would like to remind all residents that the Victoria Hall lobby is open to all members of the public who require temporary respite.