Emergency Care Establishment Application

E.C.Es that are licenced in the Town of Cobourg will be listed here.

Corporation of the County of Northumberland (Owner)

Location: 600 William Street, Cobourg, ON 
Emergency Care Establishment Licence: ECE-2026-003
Valid from: November 2, 2026, to April 15, 2027
24 Hour Contact: 1-877-770-2564
Services: The warming room will be open daily from 8:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. with a planned opening of November 2, 2026, and will run daily until April 15, 2027.

The Warming Room is open to individuals over the age of 18, with a total occupancy load of 40 people, including security staff, volunteers, and visitors. 

Owner County of Northumberland Transition House Emergency Shelter 

Location:  310 Division Street, Cobourg ON K9A 3R3 operated by Transition House Coalition of Northumberland
Emergency Care Establishment Licence: ECE-2026-004 (Renewal)
Valid from: November 11, 2026 to November 11, 2027

Conditional Licence ECE-2026-004 has been issued subject to compliance with the following conditions each of which is a condition as a requirement of continuing to hold a license as an E.C.E. Owner:

1. Submit a revised floor plan for each floor of the building that identifies and describes all rooms and their use. Upon inspection, the use of some rooms experienced a change of use that was never relayed to the licensing authority in the information provided at the time of licence application or renewal. All changes must be relayed to the licensing authority immediately.
2. Submit for review operational procedures conducted by security and staff that address public health and safety involving admittance/entry procedures that outline a consistent and effective approach to the prevention of entry of weapons or illegal substances by individuals entering the building. An inconsistent approach was observed during inspection which requires immediate attention.
3. Record and maintain security logs for inspection to confirm the provision of both on-site and mobile security 24 hours/7days per week to manage issues involving shelter occupants on the property and such circumstances involving shelter occupants in the surrounding 500 meter radius. No exterior patrols have been observed during inspection.
4. Record and maintain logs for inspection for resident room cleanliness checks. The lack of cleanliness and sanitary state of resident rooms was conveyed during inspection.
5. Comply with the Town's Property Standards provisions involving repair and maintenance of the exterior and interior of the building and ensure that all rooms meet standards of fitness for occupancy. Damage to doors, floors, walls, untreated surfaces, and unclean/unsanitary conditions were noted during inspection.
6. Record and maintain logs for inspection of lot maintenance. Full/overflowing trash bins, waste and litter on the ground and bicycle parts were observed during inspection.
7. Submit revised Code of Conduct with reference to specific bylaws including nuisance and noise.
8. Submit new Insurance Certificate indicating Liability Insurance: $2 million with Town of Cobourg listed as additional insured; prior to current certificate expiry date of June 1, 2027.

Transition House Coalition of Northumberland (Operator)

Location:  310 Division Street, Cobourg ON K9A 3R3
Website: Home - Transition House (thshelter.ca)
24 Hour Contact: 905-376-9562
Emergency Care Establishment Licence: ECE-2026-005 (Renewal)
Valid from: November 11, 2026 to November 11, 2027

Services: As Northumberland County’s emergency shelter, we provide safe, dignified and supportive temporary housing, life skills and transitional support services to men and women over the age of 18 from Cobourg, Port Hope, Grafton, Colborne, Campbellford, Brighton, Hamilton Township, and Alderville. Our service area includes all of Northumberland County.

Conditional Licence ECE-2026-005 has been issued subject to compliance with the following conditions each of which is a condition as a requirement of continuing to hold a license as an E.C.E. Operator:

1. Submit a revised floor plan for each floor of the building that identifies and describes all rooms and their use. Upon inspection, the use of some rooms experienced a change of use that was never relayed to the licensing authority in the information provided at the time of licence application or renewal. All changes must be relayed to the licensing authority immediately.
2. Submit for review operational procedures conducted by security and staff that address public health and safety involving admittance/entry procedures that outline a consistent and effective approach to the prevention of entry of weapons or illegal substances by individuals entering the building. An inconsistent approach was observed during inspection which requires immediate attention.
3. Record and maintain security logs for inspection to confirm the provision of both on-site and mobile security 24 hours/7days per week to manage issues involving shelter occupants on the property and such circumstances involving shelter occupants in the surrounding 500 meter radius. No exterior patrols have been observed during inspection.
4. Record and maintain logs for inspection for resident room cleanliness checks. The lack of cleanliness and sanitary state of resident rooms was conveyed during inspection.
5. Comply with the Town's Property Standards provisions involving repair and maintenance of the exterior and interior of the building and ensure that all rooms meet standards of fitness for occupancy. Damage to doors, floors, walls, untreated surfaces, and unclean/unsanitary conditions were noted during inspection.
6. Record and maintain logs for inspection of lot maintenance. Full/overflowing trash bins, waste and litter on the ground and bicycle parts were observed during inspection.
7. Submit revised Code of Conduct with reference to specific bylaws including nuisance and noise.
8. Submit new Insurance Certificate indicating Liability Insurance: $2 million with Town of Cobourg listed as additional insured; prior to current certificate expiry date of November 20, 2026.
   
   

Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre (Owner & Operator)

Location: 40 Swayne Street, Cobourg ON K9A 1K5
Website: Home | Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre
24 Hour Contact: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 905-372-1545 Ext 228 | 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. and weekends 905-372-0746
Emergency Care Establishment Licence:  ECE-2026-001
Valid from: January 24, 2026 to January 24, 2027
Services: “Established in 1983, Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre (Cornerstone) is an accredited violence against women agency working to end gender-based violence by providing accessible, compassionate, and best practice modeled programs and services inclusive of shelter, counselling, housing support, and prevention through a support system that inspires hope, creates safety, and fosters resilience. Our services provide a range of options and entry points, helping women gain the right kind of support at the right time in their journey. All services are free, confidential, woman-centered, inclusive, and accepting. All woman-identified individuals are welcome in all our spaces, including cis and trans–women.”

For access to shelter services call 905-372-0746.

The E.C.E is it is annual Licence and expires within one year of being issued. Once licensed each licensee is required to renew the Licence prior to expiry of the original Licence. Failing such renewal the Licensee must discontinue the operation of the business upon expiry of the Licence.

• Application Fee: $150
• Licence Fee: $150 
• Exemption Fee: $125

To apply for an Emergency Care Establishment Licence, please fill out and submit an Emergency Care Establishment Application form.

• Online fillable Emergency Care Establishment Application Form
• Printable Emergency Care Establishment Application PDF form

The Town of Cobourg may exempt any person from all or any part of the Emergency Care Establishment By-law if it is satisfied that that the granting of the exemption would maintain the general intent and purpose of the By-law. The Town may impose such conditions as deemed appropriate in relation to an exemption. 

To request an exemption, please fill out and submit an Emergency Care Establishment Exemption Request form:

• Online fillable Emergency Care Establishment Exemption Request form
• Printable Emergency Care Establishment Exemption Request PDF form

An applicant who has been denied a Licence may request to the Director of Legislative Services that their application be heard by the Hearings Officer to request that the Hearings Officer, in their discretion, issue the Licence in question. 

Please refer to the Request for Hearing form:

• Online fillable Request for Hearing form
  
• Printable Request for Hearing PDF form

Where a person is denied an exemption or is dissatisfied with any condition imposed in relation to an exemption, the person may request a review by the Hearings Officer. 

The person’s right to request a review expires on the tenth day after notice of the Director’s decision is given to the person at which time the Director’s decision is final and not subject to review.