Residents encouraged to register for Alertable to stay up to date during severe weather events or emergency situations
Cobourg, ON (January 12, 2024) – The Town of Cobourg has launched a new public notification system to improve communications with residents during significant events or service disruptions.
Alertable is a multi-purpose communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events as well as for...
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Town of Cobourg reminds residents who require temporary respite from the heat to visit Municipal Cooling Centres
Cobourg, ON (September 5, 2023) – The Town of Cobourg would like to advise all residents that a heat warning is in effect for Cobourg and Northumberland County.
Environment Canada is forecasting hot, humid weather, continuing through Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Daytime highs are expected to be 29°C to 34°C, with overnight lows 18°C to...
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Cobourg, ON (August 9, 2023) – The Town of Cobourg would like to inform all residents and guests that the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival will be moved to Sunday, August 13, 2023.
Due to the high risk of thunderstorms on Saturday August 12, the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival, including the inflatable fun park and amateur competition, will be moved to Sunday, August 13.
Master Sculptures at Work: The Master Sand Sculptors will build their sculptures as planned on Friday,...
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Town of Cobourg reminds residents who require temporary respite from the heat to visit Municipal Cooling Centres
Cobourg, ON (July 4, 2023) – The Town of Cobourg would like to advise all residents that that a heat warning is in effect for Cobourg and Northumberland County.
Environment Canada is forecasting hot, humid weather, with daytime temperatures July 4 and 5 to reach 27° (feels like low to mid 30’s) and evening temperatures to stay above 20°....
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Staff continue to clear neighbourhoods of downed trees and branches due to storm
Cobourg, ON (December 29, 2022, 3:00pm) – The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that, the Significant Weather Event has been lifted for the Cobourg area.
Municipalities can declare a “Significant Weather Event” under the Municipal Act, 2001, Regulation number 239/02 , relating to the maintenance of municipal roads, sidewalks and bike lanes. When...
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