Town Of Cobourg

• Walmart, trailer rental company fined $155K for diesel spill in Cobourg, Ont. in 2020

  A diesel fuel spill in September 2020 entered a storm sewer drain. Cleanup removed 113,000 litres of diesel fuel-impacted surface water and 77 tonnes of impacted soils.

  Environment

  Sep 29, 2023
  
• Victorian-era shoes worn during dance with Prince of Wales returns to Cobourg, Ont.

  Marguerite Pentland wore the shoes during a dance with the Prince of Wales at the opening ball of Victoria Hall in Cobourg in 1860.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
  
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• Storm-struck Cobourg encampment sees 18 relocated to Peterborough over weekend

  They were eventually able to organize a community shelter to transport 18 encampment members north to stay at a Motel Six in Peterborough over the weekend.

  Economy

  Aug 22, 2023
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• Cobourg, Northumberland County coordinate to seek resolution to tent encampment

  The town and Northumberland County are working together to resolve a homeless encampment on the West Beach and are utilizing a number of community partners.

  Economy

  Aug 18, 2023
• Cobourg police investigate reports of gunshots near tent encampment

  Around 4:45 p.m. on Aug. 16, the Cobourg police responded to reports of 'possible gunshots' in the West Beach area and focused on an encampment. No arrests were reported.

  Crime

  Aug 17, 2023
• Lack of lifeguards at Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont. this summer prompts concerns

  According to Brian Geerts, director of community services for the Town of Cobourg, the removal of lifeguard services at Victoria Beach this summer will save $114,000.

  Economy

  Jun 21, 2023
• 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, 2023
• 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, 2023
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• 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, 2023
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• Cobourg police probe damage to CCTV camera system near downtown

  Sometime between Wednesday and early Thursday, police say wires to power a CCTV camera along University Avenue were cut by what was suspected to be a reciprocating saw.

  Crime

  Nov 10, 2022