Press Releases

Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has released the Town’s first Mayor’s Budget, proposing a 2026 municipal levy increase of 2.70%. The proposal reflects a disciplined approach to financial management that safeguards essential services while keeping costs as low as possible for Cobourg residents during a period of ongoing inflation and provincial downloading.

Mayor Lucas Cleveland is pleased to share the Community Led Task Force’s final report. The Task Force led by consultant David Dexter was comprised of 10 Cobourg residents chosen through an independent process. Over the course of five meetings, the Task Force undertook an in-depth examination of the Town’s services, operating budget, Asset Management Plan, capital budget, owned assets, and reserve holdings.

The Save the Jobs Task Force is providing an update to the community regarding ongoing employment supports for Post Consumer Brands employees and efforts to facilitate the future reuse of the Weetabix plant property.

The Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce the appointment of Lacricia Turner as the new Director of Community Services, effective Monday, November 24.

The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services Inc. (LUSI) are pleased to announce the completion of the D’Arcy Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping station located at 700 D'Arcy Street.

The Town of Cobourg’s Civic Awards Committee is now open for nominations for the 23rd Annual Civic Awards to recognize local residents who have helped benefit and promote the community through outstanding volunteerism, achievement and community involvement.

Experience Cobourg is pleased to announce the CPKC Holiday Train will be stopping in Cobourg on Saturday, November 29 at 12:05 p.m. at the Columbus Community Centre.

The Cobourg Fire Department is proud to announce the premiere of a new, hard-hitting Public Service Announcement (PSA) titled “In A Minute.” The PSA was released on October 8, 2025, during Fire Prevention Week in Ontario.

The Town of Cobourg proudly joined five other Ontario communities on Sunday, September 28, 2025, for the inaugural Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup. More than 1,200 pieces of plastic and other litter were removed from Cobourg’s shoreline thanks to the dedication of local volunteers.

Mayor Lucas Cleveland and Consultant David Dexter hosted a media briefing on September 10, 2025, to share an update on the Mayor’s Community Led Task Force.