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Nestled in picturesque Northumberland County, our town is a lakeside community located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, between Toronto and Kingston. The Town of Cobourg is a lakeside community (population 18,500) located on the north shore of Lake Ontario halfway between Toronto and Kingston and has been recognized multiple times by MoneySense Magazine as “One of Canada’s Best Places to Live” in populations under 25,000.
Founded in 1798, Cobourg is rich in heritage offering a vibrant downtown, sophisticated small town atmosphere and renowned waterfront that serves as a popular getaway destination. As the largest town in Northumberland County, Cobourg is personified by historic Victoria Hall, hosts a 27.4 million community centre, an educated and skilled labour force, flourishing commercial sector and supportive municipal government. Cobourg has received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Award, accolades from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and multiple heritage, environmental, and event awards.
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RECREATION & CULTURE: The local Cobourg RBC Branch is getting dressed up for the RBC Cup. May 13th – 21st. Get your tickets now! https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/National-Championships/Men/National-Junior-A/2017/Tickets #ROAD2RBC #AdventuresInCobourg
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COMMUNITY EVENTS: The Marie Dressler Foundation presents ReaRView Documentary Festival. Details of the documentaries in each section are listed under ReaЯView on www.vintagefilmfestival.ca Marie Dressler Foundation Vintage Film Festival
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PUBLIC WORKS: The Town of Cobourg will once again be participating in PITCH-IN Week from April 22nd – 29th. Citizen volunteers are invited to participate in Cobourg Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 22nd.
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PARKS: The Town of Cobourg Recreation and Culture Division is initiating a project to establish an Urban Forest Management Plan to guide proactive care of Town trees over the next 20 years.
ENGINEERING: Please note there will be no bus service on Good Friday, April 14, 2017. With the exception of this date, transit will run as per schedule.
ROADS & SEWERS: The traffic lights at Albert St. and Third St. have been repaired. Thank you for your patience and caution at this intersection this week.
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RECREATION & CULTURE: 2017 marks Canada’s 150th and the Town of Cobourg and the Canada 150 Organizing Committee plan to make it the biggest year of celebrations. Check out the upcoming Canada 150 inspired community event listings for April and May. For a full listing of events visit www.cobourg2017.ca #AdventuresInCobourg #Canada150
Cobourg businesses reap benefits of Community Improvement Plan funds
DOWNTOWN VITALIZATION: Some exciting work taking place Downtown Cobourg! Ferreri Clothier and Cheslers Shoes applied for Downtown Vitalization Community Improvement Plan grants in 2016 and are bringing new beauty to their downtown businesses! If you own a building downtown Cobourg you may be eligible to apply for a 2017 Downtown Vitalization CIP grant. Deadline for 2017 intake #1 in is April 13th and intake #2 will be July 21st. http://www.cobourg.ca/en/town-hall/Community-Improvement-Plan.aspx
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PUBLIC WORKS: The Town of Cobourg has installed a new school crossing on King St. east at Abbott Blvd. A crossing guard will be on site from 7:45am – 8:30am and 2:15pm – 3:00pm Monday to Friday to assist students walk to and from school. Thank you to Cobourg Police Service who were on site today to help inform all pedestrians of the new school crossing and direct people to cross at the corner of Abbott and King while the school crossing guard is on duty.
ROADS & SEWERS: The traffic lights at Albert St. and Third St. are still temporarily out of service. Stop signs have been placed at this intersection. Please continue to use this intersection as a four way stop until the lights can be repaired. Thank you for your caution and consideration.
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RECREATION & CULTURE: Cougars fans, take advantage of this special offer for the RBC Cup. Limited quantities available. Get your tickets at the Cobourg Community Centre OR HockeyCanada.ca/RBCCup Cobourg Cougars Jr. A Hockey #AdventuresInCobourg
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RECREATION & CULTURE: The Town of Cobourg is excited to announce the great lineup of films planned for this summer’s ‘Movies on the Beach’ event. #AdventuresInCobourg • Secret Life of Pets – July 15th • Moana – August 5th • Rogue One A Star Wars Story – August 26th
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