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Cobourg lowers flags to honour Canadian Armed Forces members
The Town announced the tribute on October 19 following the fatal training incident at CFB Wainwright. Its observance will follow the federal government's.
Read the story →Three evenings at Victoria Hall: collage, Neil Diamond tribute and GODDO, October 16–18
Plan a Cobourg arts weekend with Friday’s Halloween collage social, Saturday’s Neil Diamond tribute and Sunday’s GODDO concert: verified times, locations and advertised prices.
Read the story →Cobourg special council meeting October 13: time, livestream and agenda
Council meets Tuesday at 4 p.m. The posted agenda includes proposed financial-reporting measures and a wastewater-monitoring project; no decisions are reported yet.
Read the story →Covert Street utility work starts October 13: street stays open with parking-lot detour
Lakefront Utilities plans electrical-grid upgrades October 13–23. Covert Street is to remain open, with a detour through the parking lot.
Read the story →Youth election artwork on view at Victoria Hall; essay entries due October 26
The Art Gallery of Northumberland is showing youth sticker designs through October 26, while Cobourg invites essays from students aged 17 and under.
Read the story →Free seniors active-living fair comes to Cobourg YMCA on October 14
The public fair runs 10 a.m.–2 p.m., with more than 30 advertised local vendors, demonstrations and activities focused on adults 55 and over.
Read the story →Thanksgiving Monday in Cobourg: no transit, municipal closures and limited CCC hours
Cobourg Transit will not run October 12. Most municipal buildings close, while the Community Centre opens for the Cougars game and Youth Zone.
Read the story →Cobourg voter help centres: October dates, locations and privacy reminders
Online voting is open until October 26 at 8 p.m. Find the three voter-help centres, registration and letter-pickup guidance, and election-team assistance hours.
Read the story →Three visiting dates remain in Cobourg & Area Museum’s 2026 season
The museum’s final public openings are October 4, 10 and 11, with free admission and two current local-history exhibits.
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