Town of Cobourg Honours National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Cobourg, ON (June 22, 2026) – On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the Town of Cobourg will observe the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism. 

The National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism was first observed on June 23, 2005, in memory of those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world. The date coincides with the anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 tragedy, which occurred on June 23, 1985.

Flags across Town of Cobourg facilities are currently flying at half-staff in honour of the passing of Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto. Flags will remain at half-staff for the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

Municipal flag poles that are currently flying the Pride Flag will be temporarily fly the Canada flag to mark the day of remembrance.

Town flags will return to full-staff following sunset on June 24, 2026, the day of Constable Pinizzotto's funeral.

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