Useful cobourg websites
We've compiled a few community websites that are useful to both residents of and visitors to Cobourg.
Town of Cobourg
Interested in parks and recreation options in Cobourg? Have a question about taxes? Need information on licensing, bylaws, parking or zoning? The Town of Cobourg website is the place to find answers.
Cobourg Media Sources
Looking for the latest news from Cobourg? There are a few online news sources you can access. Metroland Media runs the Northumberland News site, probably the most comprehensive source in the area.
The Today's Northumberland site is another news source, as is the news section of Northumberland 89.7 FM's website.
Northumberland County
Cobourg is located in Northumberland County. The County is an upper-tier municipality headquartered in Cobourg, and its responsibilities include everything from garbage pickup to public health to community and social services. Other municipalities that are part of Northumberland County include Port Hope, Trent Hills, Brighton, the Township of Cramahe (Colborne), the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand and the Township of Hamilton. For more information, visit the County website.
Northumberland Hills Hospital
Cobourg is the location of Northumberland Hills Hospital, a modern 137-bed facility that offers a range of medical services, from emergency and intensive care services to palliative care and obstetrical care. The hospital's catchment area includes Cobourg, Port Hope, the Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. For more information, visit the hospital's website.
Cobourg Police Services
Cobourg is serviced by its own police force, the Cobourg Police Services. For more information, visit their website.
Cobourg Transit
Cobourg Transit operates three buses and offers an on-demand service for the town. According to the town's website, on-demand transit is a shared-ride public transit service without a fixed schedule or route. This system utilizes computer software to optimize effeciency, and is provided on a first come, first served basis. Trips can be requested in a week in advance or on the same day. More information can be found at the Town of Cobourg transit information webpage.