Visitors face new waterfront parking fees in Cobourg, Ont.
Beginning Victoria Day weekend, the Town of Cobourg rolled out a number of changes, including a $40-a-day parking pass or $5 per hour (up from $2/hour) along the waterfront.
Economy
May 31
Police seek 3 suspects after cigarettes stolen from business in Cobourg, Ont.
Police in Cobourg, Ont., say on May 23, suspects smashed the front door of a business on Division Street and stole a large quantity of cigarettes before fleeing in a vehicle.
Crime
Jun 2
Body of missing Ontario toddler found outdoors on daycare property
The body of a little girl was pulled from what looked like a well just north of Cobourg, Ont., on Thursday after being reported missing that evening.
Canada
May 26
COVID-19 outbreak lifted at Northumberland Hills Hospital rehab unit
The hospital declared the COVID-19 outbreak on May 23 on the 1A inpatient rehabilitation unit.
Health
May 26
Fire strikes Foodland grocery store in Colborne
Fire broke out at the building which houses a Foodland grocery store and other businesses early Wednesday.
Fire
May 24
1 dead after shooting in downtown Cobourg, Ont.
The Cobourg Police Service said in a news release that just after 10 a.m., they responded to a report of gunshots in the downtown area.
Crime
Jun 27, 2022
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg
The hospital on Tuesday reports three patients have tested positive for the virus, prompting an outbreak declaration by the Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Ridge District Health Unit.
Health
May 23
Cobourg introduces new visitor waterfront parking pass
The $150 pass for the season allows non-residents to visit the Cobourg waterfront and pay a flat rate for parking at the beach from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving.
Canada
May 9
Drugs seized, 2 arrested in Cobourg: police
Cobourg police say the estimated street value of the drugs seized is $77,500 following searches of a vehicle and residence in Cobourg.
Crime
May 17
Cobourg police draw stun guns to make arrest at Victoria Park
According to the Cobourg Police Service, at around 7:30 p.m. Thursday officers responded to reports of a man causing a disturbance at Victoria Park.
Crime
May 12
Traffic stop in Cobourg leads to driver’s arrest after drugs, weapons seized
A search of the vehicle uncovered drugs, drug paraphernalia, cellphones, a second prohibited knife, a pellet gun with pellets and cash.
Crime
Jan 3
Fire marshal investigates house fires in Cobourg and Hamilton Township early Friday
Around 4 a.m. Cobourg firefighters responded to a blaze on Albert Street and then another house fire on Ontario Street. Earlier Friday, there was a fire in Hamilton Township.
Crime
Jul 15, 2022
COVID-19: Mass immunization site opens at Cobourg Community Centre
At its capacity, the Cobourg Community Centre mass vaccination site will be able to fill 800 appointments daily, depending on vaccine supply.
Health
Mar 16, 2021
SkyHawks parachute team to soar over Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont. for documentary
Canadian military parachute team SkyHawks will be completing a sunset performance at the beach in Cobourg, Ont., on Wednesday, May 24.
Canada
May 17
3 from GTA arrested after drugs, firearm seized by Cobourg and Port Hope police
Two men and a woman were arrested in the drug trafficking investigation as they got out of a a vehicle in a parking lot in Port Hope on Thursday.
Crime
Sep 17, 2021
More charges laid following gunpoint robbery in Cobourg: police
A day after arrested two men for a gunpoint robbery, police say they searched a residence and seized $54,000 worth of drugs including cocaine, ecstasy and crystal meth.
Crime
Mar 6
7 arrested in Cobourg after officers seize cocaine, meth, cash from residence: police
Cobourg police say officers searched a Hibernia Street residence on Friday morning.
Crime
Nov 8, 2019
Ontario allocating 133 new long-term care spaces for new home in Cobourg
Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini made the announcement about the new LTC spaces on Monday.
Health
Mar 22, 2021
Cobourg Fire Department captain charged with theft: police
Police launched an investigation after being informed of an incident on Sept. 15 at a northeast business involving a Cobourg, Ont., fire department staff member.
Crime
Dec 14, 2021
Cobourg man arrested after drugs, firearms seized from home: police
Cobourg police seized cocaine, fentanyl, a rifle and replica handgun.
Crime
Jan 12, 2021
Cobourg Police Services Board selects DRPS Insp. Jeffrey Haskins as new deputy chief
The Cobourg Police Service Board says Haskins, currently an inspector with the Durham Regional Police Service, will begin his new duties as deputy chief on Nov. 1.
News
Sep 22, 2021
