The Cobourg Police Service issued four tickets as a result of a gathering in the Town of Cobourg in violation of the current provincewide Stay-At-Home-Order.
On the afternoon of Saturday, May 8, 2021, police attended Victoria Hall in the Town of Cobourg. Upon arrival, police estimated there were between seven and ten individuals gathered. Officers spoke with the group, requesting they disperse and comply with the current Stay-At-Home order.
The current provincewide Stay-at-Home order requires everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes. All gatherings are prohibited, except for with members of the same household or one other person from outside that household who lives alone.
As a result, four individuals were issued Provincial Offence Notices under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
The Cobourg Police Service supports all measures necessary to limit the spread of COVID-19 and variants in our community and will continue to work with local public health, municipal and regional officials to ensure compliance. In partnership with the Town of Cobourg By-law, Cobourg Police Service will continue to be proactive and complaint-driven in response to the increased measures. We continue to respond to all calls for service and focus on the 4 Es – Engage, Explain, Educate, and Enforce. Those that refuse to comply will receive the appropriate penalty. Residents who have a concern or complaint regarding possible violations of the current order are encouraged to call the Cobourg Police Service at (905) 372-6821.
For more information on current COVID-19 restrictions and health guidelines, residents are encouraged to
visit the Ontario Government website, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit website and the Town of
Cobourg website.
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