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Always finding yourself broke? Check your spending! If you're overspending, these tips and tricks will help you stop spending money on unnecessary things quickly and painlessly. You might just be surprised at how much money you have!
Spending money. It's a problem that most of us have had at one point or another. Maybe you had an issue with it in the past or maybe you're currently having an issue where you're stuck and don't how how to stop spending money. If so, it's okay. We've all been there. I would be lying to you if I told you that learning how to stop spending money – especially on unnecessary things – is easy. It's not, but there are things you can do that will help you re-teach yourself how to be great with your money and how to build good, healthy spending habits.
How to Stop Overspending
I am not ashamed to admit that overspending is an issue that I myself have struggled with quite a bit. In fact, it's an on going struggle for me and one that I have to constantly put myself back in check for. In other words, if I allowed myself, I could easily become a habitual overspending.
I think most of us are like that if I were to be completely honest.
Learning how to control your overspending and how to stop spending money on wasteful things is the single most important thing someone can do for their budget. Sure, knowing how to create a budget (Six Dollar Family) is important. Yes, knowing how to build wealth is important (Six Dollar Family), but all of those things are moot if you are overspending.
Because overspending will ultimately cause you to go broke.
Spending your money well at its core ultimately boils down to teaching yourself a new financial habit (Six Dollar Family). It's a financial skill that everyone should have (Six Dollar Family) but unfortunately very few learn.
Which brings us to this post and how to teach yourself that new habit.
How to Stop Spending Money on Unnecessary Things
If you really want to learn how to break a spending habit, read on. It won't be easy and it will take some self discipline to really do, but in the end, it is worth the time and trouble.
Know Why You're Overspending
Every single person who has a problem overspending has a reason they do so. Boredom or emotional shopping are two of the biggest. For me personally, it can be both just depending on the day.
Just like any bad habit, if you don't know why you're doing it, you stand very little chance of breaking it. Knowing why you're overspending gives you the first tool to being able to stop yourself the next time the issue pops up.
Know Your Wants and Needs
Part of the reason that most of us overspend is that we confuse our wants with our needs. The simple truth is that a lot of the time we think we need something when it really is a want.
To be blunt, human beings only have a handful of true needs. The rest are wants; pure and simple. And if you don't learn how to tell the difference, you will never overcome a spending habit.
Basically, it boils down to this: Your needs are food, water, shelter, clothing and transportation to get to work.
Audit Your Bank Account
The next step to teaching yourself to stop overspending will require you to take a real, honest look at your bank account. with a hard audit of your spending.
Normally, I tell people to do the past three months of spending but if you are already aware that you have a spending habit, you can skip the "becoming aware of your spending habits" step.
Instead, do a full audit for the past 6-8 months at a minimum. In fact, a year is actually best to provide a much better picture of your spending but a six month minimum is a good place to start. By the end of the six months, you should have at decent idea of where your money is going and exactly how you're overspending.
If you've never done a full spending audit, it's not as hard as it sounds. You will need a spending tracker. I like THIS printable spending tracker (Etsy) but if you prefer an actual book type, THIS account ledger (Amazon) is also one of my favorites. I use the printable version for our family finances and the hard copy for my business accounts.
After you've decided which to use, scour your bank account for each category type of transaction. Keep a running total of each category so you're able to see where your biggest spending issues lie.
Re-Create Your Budget
After you have your bank accounts audited. you'll want to completely recreate your budget. This step is especially important so do yourself a favor and don't skip it.
Take your bank account audit and make a list of any unnecessary wants you're paying for. Before you get started recreating your budget, cancel anything that needs cancelled. Do it now so you avoid being charged again.
Next, make a list of your true needs. These are the categories – and the only categories- that should appear on your budget. Take any "want" categories out of your budget and re-create it so it fits your new non-spending attitude.
Stay in Your Budget Often
Having a recreated budget is only the first step. If you simply create your budget and then put it away, you'll stand a very, very good chance of forgetting it and finding yourself right back off track again.
Out of sight out of mind applies here.
Instead, stay in your budget. In other words, check it and update it everyday. In fact, at first, you should update it as "real time" as you can. Doing so will keep it in the forefront of your mind and make it less likely that you will overspend.
Stay Out of Stores (or Websites)
If you're trying to learn how to stop spending money on unnecessary things, the worst thing you can do is spend time in stores or on websites that encourage you to spend money.
It might seem silly but it's basically just teaching yourself to avoid temptation.
The more often you're in the store, the more you're going to spend. Impulse buys, paying higher non-sale prices, and more will keep you spending money on things you don't necessarily need to or want to.
This also includes your email. As you're working on breaking your spending habit, take the time to unsubscribe from any marketing emails from websites that want you to spend money too. Things like store websites that you've placed orders with and more can all help you overspend. After all, some of those deals are really good.
Your inbox shouldn't be a financial temptation.
Have a (Few) No-Spend Months
Have you ever heard of a no-spend week or month? While I don't believe that no-spend months really fix the problem of a spending habit (Six Dollar Family), they will help you to stop spending money long enough that you can build a starter savings.
If you've never done a no-spend month, the concept is pretty simple. You only spend money on your absolute needs and do not buy anything that is not a need or is unnecessary. It can also be helpful to start smaller if you're new to a spending pause. Starting with a week and working up to a month or longer is best.
If you're familiar with them and have done them before, try to go for a longer time periods. A month is a great start and will give you a great opening to a longer time period. Yes, longer spending freezes can be done. In fact, my own family is getting ready to start a year long long spend challenge at the beginning of 2021.
This applies if you're trying to stop spending money on food as well. Doing a pantry or freezer challenge works great for helping to stop overspending very quickly. To do one, use a pantry and freezer inventory like THESE (Etsy) to make a list of what you have available. Then, makes meals only from those ingredients for whatever time period you have set.
Lock Your Debit Card
I could end this post by telling you to use cash only, but honestly some people just do not do well with cash spending. I am one of them. If I have cash, I spend it far quicker than I do if I use my debit card instead.,
But there's one reason for that. I keep my debit cards locked.
The reasoning behind it is the same as people who use cash only. When your debit card is locked, you have to physically open your banks app and unlock it to spend money.
Doing so makes you far more aware of the money you're spending.


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A new contraflow bus plan for Dublin city centre came into effect.
In 1980 CIE announced plans for a new plan to enable buses to travel against traffic on designated bus lanes through Dublin city centre.
The main beneficiaries of the new scheme would be the approximate 50,000 commuters who travel each day from the Dublin suburbs of Tallaght, Crumlin and Ballyfermot. The new traffic plan began with the opening of a bus only lane on Parliament Street, which allowed buses to go against the traffic flow.
The objectives of the new plan were to improve the environment, to put more passengers on buses and out of their cars, and to speed up traffic flow in the city and put an end to traffic jams. Although the new bus lane was only about 250 metres long, CIE said that its value would be of much greater proportion than its length. Plans were underway to extend the "contraflow" scheme to other areas.
In addition to buses, the emergency services, fire department, ambulances and Gardaí would be allowed to use the bus lane.
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Meet Seema Malhotra, who as a child knew she wanted to become a designer. From sketching garments in her teenage bedroom, Seema went on to thrive in Fashion and Design (BA) at the University of Salford. At 18, she won a coveted space at Central St Martins.
However, after graduation, she was reminded that her family had other aspirations. An arranged marriage to Sandeep Malhotra awaited; an arrangement for which Seema now feels incredibly blessed.
Fortunately, the young newlywed's ambitions to become a dress designer were supported by her husband Sandeep who was a qualified surveyor and worked weekends on his parents' fashion business. What began as door-to-door sales soon became a burgeoning business and with the support of Sandeep, and with Seema's creativity and flair for design, that business is now known as Forever Unique.
A self-proclaimed workaholic who has poured her heart and soul into the Forever Unique brand since launching in 2008, Seema is also a devoted and glamorous mother of two with staunch family values. Her favourite time is family nights at the luxurious family home in Hale Barns with her sons, Neil, 21, who is following in his parent's footsteps by studying Fashion Marketing and Business and Aaron, 18, who is studying for his A-Levels
Seema has recently become a household name. Last year, she took a leap of faith to join the glitzy cast of reality TV show, the Real Housewives of Cheshire. She has been praised for reinvigorating the show with glamour, style and resolve.
Hey Seema, can you give us some background information on your career prior to where you are today?
I've always been a lover of fashion from a young age. My parents were distributors of Men's knitwear so I was always surrounded by clothing. I went on to study fashion at Salford University and I was offered a scholarship at Central St Martins to continue my fashion degree. My parents, however, were not happy for me to move to London so I honoured their wishes. At this point, I met my partner, now husband, who was helping his parents fashion empire and it was here together we pursued a career in the fashion Industry.
When did you launch Forever Unique?
I launched Forever Unique back in 2008 with my husband, Sandeep. I can't believe we'll be celebrating the brand's 10th anniversary this year!
Can you take us through the journey of Forever Unique?
Sandeep and I always reminisce about how we began and we're really proud of how far we've come. We were glorified market traders always buying and selling, working hard and sourcing all over the world looking at different collections.
I supported Sandeep through his journey never forgetting him inviting me to my first buying trip to London in a battered old white van! I soon got the fashion bug and we both quickly realised that the fashion industry was missing glamorous fashion for the everyday woman. We began brainstorming and bouncing off ideas together and it was here that we started our fashion business. After working with Sandeep as an agent for French and Italian fashion brands, we began to open doors to a number of niche boutiques and online businesses such as ASOS.
I went on to design a capsule collection of 10 dresses and traveled the world for inspiration for producing my collection. It was at this point that Forever Unique was born. Within one week, my designs had sold out and we continued to expand the collection to over 200 pieces, as it stands today.
What originally sparked your interest in fashion?
Since I was a child, I was surrounded by clothes because of my older cousin, who studied Fashion Design. I would watch in awe as my cousin sketched and transformed pieces of fabric into ready-to-wear dresses. It was at this moment that I knew I wanted to follow my cousin's footsteps and become a Fashion Designer and entrepreneur. Living in Cheshire all my life, being surrounded by women who love to dress and have that stand out desirability also aided my interest; the glamorous supermodels of the late 1980s, including Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford gave me the spark to set out to reinvent the glamorous woman of today.
Best trend or season you have enjoyed the most?
The Gianni Versace collection with the supermodels of the 90s and the reinvention by Donatella in spring 2018 was pure genius. It was this year that marked the 20th anniversary of the brutal murder of her brother which lead Donatella to pay tribute to Gianni's inspirations and creations. I love the key bold prints and pieces that ooze sex appeal as Gianni understood the beauty of a real woman.
Any fashion predictions for 2018?
Forever Unique SS18 you will see 2 key looks.
SS18 Spring pastels! Whether its ice cream hues in pinks/soft blues/lemons, be prepared to see an array of fashion's prettiest shades this season. Dusty tones and muted hues may be understated but can still make a strong statement.
AW 18 Golden treasure trend sees a blend of textures from sparkles to lurex, rich in texture and very luxurious, two-tone sequins and velvets create a plush vibe. Perfect for the party season.
What is your approach towards the fashion industry?
Fashion is constantly evolving so we always need to stay ahead of the game. Never be complacent and keep on pushing the boundaries.
How do you handle pressure?
I work at my best under pressure.I think it's really healthy to have a bit of pressure and competition while you work. I absolutely love what I do and really get a buzz out of achieving goals-both big and small.
How do you handle criticism?
To be honest, I really learn from criticism within the fashion industry. I am constantly evolving with Forever Unique and I think without criticism, we might not be in the position that we are in today. In terms of the show, I take any criticism with a pinch of salt. I've learnt to be really thick-skinned and I've just got to be myself and stay real.
What is the best advice you have received recently?
Think positively, stay humble, work hard, hate no one , be strong and with this attitude anything is possible .
Best advice you can give us entrepreneurs who aspire to make dreams happen like you do?
To work hard and believe in yourself. I am a firm believer in hard graft and I think you can do anything you put your heart into. I would say, take the risks in life, learn from your mistakes and enjoy the ride.
How do you get career satisfaction?
My career satisfaction is watching my business grow with the Forever Unique family. I absolutely love positive feedback from customers, celebrities and influencers and seeing how they each style up their pieces. I get career satisfaction when I think about the 10 years we've been working and learning-it gives me such happiness.
Best aspect of what you do?
There are so many aspects I love in my job. The travel has to be one of my favourites, getting to see so many different countries and learning about different cultures and getting inspiration for my collections.
How do you personally wind down?
I love to exercise, and dancing is a real passion of mine. I go to a 'Diva Fever' class every week and it gives me the chance to have fun and get my Beyonce on! I also really enjoy yoga and meditation with my husband-it's a great way to clear the mind.
How do you balance your personal life and work life with so much going on?
It's my support system around me, both at work and at home. I've worked my whole life and without my family and dedicated team at Forever Unique, I wouldn't have been able balance everything at once. They have always been loyal, encouraging and committed to making the Forever Unique brand a success. We're like one big family and it's something I really do appreciate.
Do you feel being cast in RHWOC has benefitted your brand awareness and raised profile?
Definitely.The show has been great for brand exposure and awareness. We've had brand launches, catwalk shows and I've attended events in some of my dresses which is always great. The girls also love the brand which is an added bonus.
What are your goals for the next few months and how are you striving to achieve them?
Our goals for the next few months are to complete my SS19 collection, working hard to make it the best collection to date. I am also striving to create some quality time with my family. It's all about work-life balance.
What does #BEYOUROWN mean to you?
It means expressing yourself no matter who you are, your background, ethnicity, age, race, gender. To be happy in your own skin, to not be afraid, to take risks and to love yourself.
Finally, what can we expect from you in 2018?
2018 is going to be a massive year for us as it's our 10th anniversary as a brand. Expect global expansion and many more surprises!
Twitter: @SeemaUnique | Instagram: @seemaforeverunique
Website: https://www.foreverunique.co.uk


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College of Technology honors distinguished alumni with awards
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Fourteen graduates from Purdue University's College of Technology will be recognized during the 2012 alumni awards on Friday (April 20).
The awards are presented to alumni who have harnessed the power of their Purdue degrees to positively impact their chosen professions and have changed how today's technology will improve the world tomorrow.
Distinguished Technology Alumni Award recipients include Anthony Denhart, Michael Dornhecker, Steve Lovejoy and Thomas Shelby. Outstanding Technology Alumni Award recipients include: R. Kurt Barnhart, Jeff Hanna, Chris Jones, Cy Rangel, Daniel Schmidtendorff and Tammy Wiley. Early Career Award recipients include Nicholas Drazic, Chanda Guth, Jeffrey Miller and Benjamin Uskert.
* Anthony Denhart graduated from Purdue in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering technology. He serves General Electric as the midwest regional manager for university relations.
* Michael Dornhecker graduated from Purdue in 1984 with a bachelors' degree in Technology Leadership and Innovation (Organizational Leadership). He currently serves as senior director for plant operations for Daiichi Sankyo in Easton, Pa. He previously served as vice president of U.S. manufacturing and operations for Solvay Pharmaceuticals.
* Steve Lovejoy graduated from Purdue in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in technology leadership and innovation. He is senior vice president at Starbucks Coffee Co., responsible for global comercialization of new products and end-to-end supply chain organizations in China, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. He previously held similar positions at Method Home Products and Clorox.
*Thomas Shelby graduated from Purdue in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in building construction management. Shelby is senior vice president at Peter Kiewit and Sons. He is responsible for the profit and loss of the company's power plant work, which accounts for about $3 billion in annual revenue.
Writer: Jim Schenke, 765-237-7296, firstname.lastname@example.com
Source: Vanessa Buntin, alumni relations director of the College of Technology, 765-494-0486, email@example.com
Note to Journalists: Complete biographies and photographs of the 2012 distinguished alumni are available online at https://www.tech.purdue.edu/Techweek/Alumni-Awards/DTA/


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💰 Flood Insurance is expensive, especially in coastal areas where it floods easily.
👻 As creepy as it sounds, check out the neighborhoods near cemeteries which are generally built on the highest ground available!
🦇 Bonuses include quiet neighbors, and it is already pre-decorated for Halloween.
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I do my own stunts, too.
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Back from my local party AGM. When I say "local" I mean of course Lewisham and North Beckenham whereas I live in Barnet. I switched my membership just over a year ago partly out of loyalty to my friends in Lewisham and partly because, as someone who is used to upping sticks every couple of years, I simply don't feel invested locally (although I do deliver leaflets for them).
Aaaanyway, the thing I wanted to write about was the London Lib Dems. I stood as a representative for both the Federal Conference and the London Region Conference. While the places for the former was contested/all the places were filled (delete according to taste), of the ten places available for the latter, just three were filled.
So why the indifference? I would expect such ambivalence towards the London party in a place like Bromley which prides itself on its contempt of London (believe me on this; I grew up there), but Lewisham is verging on inner city. And this is a particular problem because, frankly, the last two Lib Dem campaigns for the Greater London Assembly and Mayor have been frankly lacklustre.
The London Region needs Lewisham a whole lot more than Lewisham needs London Region. Lewisham is a real up and coming area for the Lib Dems, with two constituencies a viability and a real shot at the Lewisham Mayor. If the party is serious about ever having a significant level of representation on the council, it has to integrate its London-wide work with areas like Lewisham. The London exec ought to consider this a real problem (I'm talking to you Jonathan).
Why the lack of interest? I can only speak for myself: charging £20 to attend a regional conference twice a year is ridiculous given the fact that this is on top of being expected to shell out literally hundreds of pounds each year to attend Federal Conference. And for what? As I'm now an elected rep, I may well schlep up next year, but I wouldn't even consider it otherwise.
And yet, London is a fairly unique place precisely because it contains in it people like me who might feel they have roots in the city yet feel indifferent to the borough they live in. The London region has a real role here in mobilising a relatively youthful, footloose and fancy-free activist base which has little desire (or financial ability) to settle down into one particular area.
My advice to the London region would be to axe the conference fees – consider it an investment – and take a leading role in things like policy development and socialising. No other region has such geographical advantages and it seems criminal not to manipulate them. If in twelve months time you can't persuade 10 Lewisham and Beckenham North members to be interested enough in London Region to attend a one-day conference twice a year, then you will have failed at a pretty basic level.


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Classics has long been at the heart of humanistic studies at Johns Hopkins University: the very first person appointed to the faculty of the newly founded University in 1876 was Basil L. Gildersleeve, a professor of Greek. The university adopted the most effective model of scholarship at the time—the German seminar, which combined teaching with research—as the basis for training students at Hopkins. This revolutionary structure was central to the new model of the "research university" that Johns Hopkins University pioneered.
Today, the Department of Classics at Johns Hopkins seeks to maintain and enhance this tradition of leadership and innovation. Members of the current faculty are highly interdisciplinary. We combine philological, historical, iconographical, and comparative methods in our investigations of the cultures, broadly conceived, of ancient Greece and Rome, with additional expertise in Reception Studies (aka "The Classical Tradition") and in the post-classical use of Greek and Latin.
The undergraduate and graduate programs reflect these characteristics. They are founded upon intensive study of ancient Greek and Latin language and literature, but also require rigorous work in such fields as ancient history, art, archaeology, and philosophy, while allowing considerable flexibility to accommodate individual interests. These programs aim to produce broad, versatile scholars who have a holistic view of ancient cultures and of the evidence by which those cultures are comprehended.
The classics department enjoys close ties with several local and regional institutions whose missions include the study of the ancient world, including the Walters Art Museum, with its world-class collection of antiquities and manuscripts; the Baltimore Museum of Art, with its Roman mosaics; and the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C. Internationally, it is a member of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, the American Academy in Rome, and the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome.
The department's main scholarly resource is the Milton S. Eisenhower Library, which has broad and deep holdings in the various fields of classical antiquity. The department also has access to a significant collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities, housed in the Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum, located alongside its own quarters in Gilman Hall.


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JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military says it has disciplined a group of female soldiers who posed for photos in underwear and combat gear and posted the images on Facebook.
In a statement, the military said on Sunday that the photos were unbecoming of Israeli soldiers. "The commanding officers disciplined the soldiers as they saw fit," it said.
The statement did not identify the soldiers or give any details about the punishments. Military officials said the base had conducted educational lectures to keep soldiers from repeating the offence.
Several times in recent years, the Israeli military has disciplined soldiers for what were considered improper postings on social media sites. Some were videos of dancing in the West Bank.
Most Israeli men and women are required to serve in the military, starting at age 18.


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Ms. Coates' CLUE Class
So, there I was, minding my own business, when I'm invited by my kid's CLUE teacher from a couple of years back to come to the school where she's teaching now.
And… get this… talk to the CLUE class about Cartooning.
Mind you, these are the smart kids, so heaven only knows why they'd want to know about expressing themselves through illustration…
So, I went, and handed out some handy, if slightly dated, handouts about how many different kinds of cartoonists there are… you can tell the age of the handout because it says something dumb like "CD/DVD covers" instead of "Podcast graphics"
And after I filled the kids with all the cartooning knowledge they could ever need (assuming they'll ever need any) I left. Which gave Ms. Coates the opportunity to force the poor youngsters to draw EDITORIAL CARTOONS! Yes, the most despised kind of cartooning in repressive societies everywhere. The kinds of cartoons that regularly get Egyptian and Syrian cartoonists jailed and their families threatened.
Can you believe what freedom-loving hooey they let teachers pass on to our treasured offspring? Man, we better hope there's no reactionary, ego-driven, heavy-handed regime takes root here or those kids are in for it.
Anyhow, here's some photos!
Kenosha, revisited
So I went back to Kenosha this year for the Kenosha Festival Of Cartooning!
I won't try to write up all the excellent coolness that goes on in Kenosha during that fest. I will, instead, send you off to Mike Peterson's 'Comic Strip Of The Day' blog (CLICK HERE), so you can get a complete sense of the whole thing. Mike does a man's work on his blog, and Hubris has been on there- you guys remember?
Kenosha (the Fest, of course, and the town as well) is wonderful. And things like it should happen in a lot of cities around the country (and the world) If you're lucky enough to have such a thing in your city (Not many do. There's TOONFEST of course… and… well…), you have my admiration and envy. If not, try to make it next year, willya?
Tie your shoe.
I think I've mentioned Career Day here before. A school invites you to come and talk about what you do. You put together some handouts, some examples of what you do, and some kind of display. You go talk to a lot of kids for a few hours. Fun. And, as with anything, it's the stuff that surprises you that's worth repeating. What's the #1 question I get from schoolkids? Take a moment to guess.
Here it is: "Did you draw all of this?" while indicating a table full of books, comics, ads, comic strips, etc. My usual answer is, "Yes. Cartooning is my career. I wouldn't bring anyone else's artwork to show you." They usually turn to the kid next to them and say, "He drew ALL that!" I don't know why.
Here's my #1 question for the kids: "How many jobs within the field of cartooning can you name?" That usually gets them engaged. Most people assume that cartoonists do one job- the one that pops into that person's mind when he or she is asked to name more than one. For elementary school kids, that usually means animation of some kind- movies or TV. For older kids, it might be comic books or videogame design or animation. What's funniest is when the Career Fair is set up in a library and NO ONE can think to say, "Children's Book Illustrator."
My handouts are actually sort of a cheat sheet. There's a long list of cartooning jobs/careers listed. Some kids will stand there with the handouts, never thinking to look at the words on it to answer my question. Sadly, there are occasionally kids who DO read the list, the light STILL doesn't come on, and they still don't have an answer. For those kids' (and my) sake, I'm glad someone's making them go to school where they can get a decent breakfast and lunch- and meet some people who can expand their worlds with them. Maybe something will click someday and their lives will be something they're aware of, and that they have some control over.
Most kids, though, are fantastic to talk to. Did you ever explain… really explain… something to a kid who's surprised that there's information to be had? You learn as much about what you already thought you knew as the kid learns from you saying it. Always worth the effort, for everyone involved. Try it, if you can. Need a quick example that tried and true? Sit down and write complete instructions on how to tie your shoe. You know, instructions that are clear and to the point, that a kid can follow. I guarantee you'll learn something about how you tie your shoes, and how you communicate… or don't.
There should have been fanfare. I had planned to say something and maybe do a little doodle to celebrate the 300th Hubris strip posting on the site. I missed it.
I was scrambling to get ready for the Kenosha Festival of Cartoon Art, and buying a laptop, and writing my talk (and rewriting the talk) and figuring out Powerpoint (not bad. Powerpoint is made for slow learners like me, I guess).
And 300 went by, like five or six strips ago. The archive reads 313, but there are 7 or 8 things that I don't quite count as strips that have been posted under 'comic' since we started, so really, the count should be 306, I think.
Ah, well. We'll have to make a big deal out of it when we get to 400 or 500, I guess.


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July 22, 2005
Guerini takes the day, but Pereiro's not done yet
He found another break today, alongside Giuseppe Guerini of T-Mobile, Sandy Casar of Française des Jeux, Franco Pellizotti of Liquigas, and a few other strong men, and rode it into the overall top 10.
In the day's last 2 kilometers, Guerini launched a blistering assault that none of the others could answer or counter, and rode to T-Mobile's second stage win of the Tour (Vinokourov took Stage 11).
The sprinters didn't sleep all day, as Robbie McEwen, Thor Hushovd and Stuart O'Grady led in the field for 14th, 15th and 16th on the stage. McEwen picks up 12 points for the sprint, Hushovd 11, and O'Grady 10. McEwen could take the lead with a win in Paris.
Stage Top 10:
1) Giuseppe Guerini, T-Mobile, in 3:33:04
2) Sandy Casar, Française des Jeux, at :10
3) Franco Pellizotti, Liquigas-Bianchi, same time
4) Oscar Pereiro, Phonak, at :12
5) Salvatore Commesso, Lampre-Caffita, at 2:43
6) Kurt-Asle Arvesen, CSC, at 2:48
7) Nicolas Portal, AG2R, same time
8) Bert Grabsch, Phonak, same time
9) Sylvain Chavanel, Cofidis, same time
10) Pieter Weening, Rabobank, at 3:50
General Classification:
1) Lance Armstrong, Discovery Channel, in 81:22:19
2) Ivan Basso, CSC, at 2:46
3) Michael Rasmussen, Rabobank, at 3:46
4) Jan Ullrich, T-Mobile, at 5:58
5) Francisco Mancebo, Illes Balears, at 7:08
6) Levi Leipheimer, Gerolsteiner, at 8:12
7) Cadel Evans, Davitamon-Lotto, at 9:49
8) Alexandre Vinokourov, T-Mobile, at 10:11
9) Floyd Landis, Phonak, at 10:42
10) Oscar Pereiro, Phonak, at 12:39
Hello, Pereiro; bonjour, Moreau in the overall top 10.
Posted by Frank Steele on July 22, 2005 in Oscar Pereiro, Stage results, Top Stories | Permalink
Best lines of the day from dailypeloton.com's Locutus:
"In the peloton, Armstrong is chatting with Cedric Vasseur. A few years back, Vasseur was on U.S. Postal but was upset he didn't get chosen for the Tour team. He also said that Lance hadn't paid him his bonus money from his ride in the previous year's Tour. I guess they've patched all that up, eh? Unless they are smiling while exchanging insults because they're in front of the camera.
Vasseur: Boss, where are ze Euros you owe me?
Lance: I told you, the team paid you years ago, and I even chipped in some extra money. So Cedric, how many days did you spend in the Yellow Jersey when you had it?
Vasseur: Bite my bottom, American peeg.
Lance: Go drink some WHINE, why don't you?"
"1700 CEST - 9.5 km left...Bertolini is being caught by the pack. He reaches down into his shorts, starts to dig around, and... the French cameraman realizes that the Italian is going to take a whiz and turns the camera away at the last second. That was close! (Not sure the sponsors want that kind of exposure, Alessandro!)"
I was laughing my ass off when I saw that bit with Bertolini on the live feed - you'd think with all their experience covering the race the French TV folks would know better - sometimes I get the feeling they do this sort of thing on purpose. "Oh, we're off to see the whizzer/The wonderful wazzer of whiz!"
"Pardonnez-moi, monsieur Anglais-speakair, but what does eet mean, 'to drainez zee leezaird?'"
That was pretty funny at the end - Casar looking around at everbody else while letting Guerini get that huge (and winning) jump, then acting all disappointed at not winning the stage. It's called "working for it," Sandy...cf. "Salvodelli, Paolo, stage 18," once summer is over and you get time to catch up on your reading.
Great aggressive (as usual) riding from Pereiro. I hope he saved a little bit for tomorrow's time-trial, although he really only has to stay ahead of Moreau to finish in the top 10 on GC.
Really looking forward to tomorrow's time trial - for one, it's a long one and will result in some big time gaps - there's going to be some fierce battles for final GC position amongst some of the guys in the top 20. Also, it will be the last competitive racing we'll ever see Lance Armstrong do - barring utter disaster, he's going to win his 7th tour, but he's really going to want to win that ITT, which means we could see something really remarkable.
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Scott Loftis, Capital One Bank
Recently being named Top 40 Community and Business Leaders by Leesburg Today, Scott Loftis is making his mark in Loudoun's young professional society.
Scott, a Loudoun County native, currently serves as a Vice President in Business Banking at Capital One in Mclean, VA. On a day-to-day basis he helps companies and organizations understand cash-flow cycles while finding ways to give them the capital they need to grow and succeed. One of the top achievements Scott has received from Capital One is the 2013 Visionary Award for the Virginia Team.
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A report released last month from the Urban Displacement Project shows a startling trend of low-income families being priced out of entire neighborhoods.
UC Berkeley worked with the California Housing Partnership to create the Urban Displacement Project (UDP) and draft the study, which was released last month. It examines the far reaches of the greater Bay Area, from Watsonville to Sacramento.
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Apart from the recognitions based on number of rides, we also try recognize riders based on the cumulative miles they've ridden with the club. Yes, we do keep a track of every ride and the number of miles you cover with us, and mentioned below are the landmarks mentioning the same.
Saddle Sore (600 Kms)
This is another landmark badge which is presented to our riders displaying remarkable endurance on the roads. It is awarded to riders who are able to clock more than 600 kilometers with the club. Any ride above 500kms is always a true test for a rider's grit and patience. Saddle sore badge is our little contribution for appreciating this love for motorcycling.
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There has been considerable pushback against this report the past few days, perhaps most dramatically from the FBI and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, as Reuters detailed on Tuesday:
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Greenwald assailed the Post for burying the concession that intelligence officials disagreed about the CIA's assessment deep in their story. He also warned that intelligence leaks from anonymous sources should not be taken at face value because it is impossible to verify the credentials or consider the motivations of anonymous leakers, especially when they refer to classified material that the public cannot see for itself and the leaks occur with suspiciously precise political-bombshell timing.
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I am so disappointed in Comey. He has let the country down for partisan purposes and that's why I call him the new J Edgar Hoover, because I believe that. I think he should be investigated by the Senate. He should be investigated by other agencies of the government including the security agencies because if ever there was a matter of security, it's this. … I don't think any of us understood how partisan Comey was.
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4 zucchini, ends trimmed and run through a spiral slicer
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Note that there are also Policies that mostly govern employee conduct but although there is a page which supposedly lists 42 of these policies, the links are dead. Hopefully these will be available online later in 2023. This is the page where they should be: Town of Cobourg policies.
Some By-Laws are more frequently requested and the Town has a list of them on their by-law page here.
There is a list of by-laws for the period 2018- 2023 here (Note: scroll to the bottom of the page). All these links are active.
I have a shorter list.
By-Laws referenced the most
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- 18-99 - Property Standards By-Law - Sets Standards for Occupied Properties. Clause 1 (4) (a) states: Every owner of property shall repair and maintain the property in accordance with the standards prescribed in this By-law.
- 08-2009 Sign Bylaw - Governs signs allowed. For example clause 11 (4) states that no permit is required for election signs from day of writ to Polling day. Amended by 096-2012 Amend Sign By-Law.
- Alcohol in Municipal Areas - 003-2012
- Parking By-Law - 030-2022 - major update in May 2022; many older by-laws replaced. Last I checked, this was not on the Town's web site under "By-Laws".
- No Smoking Law – 019-2015 - e.g. no smoking in Parks or on the Beach
- Use of Parks – 022-2016 - e.g. no BBQs on the Beach
- 009-2019 Council Procedural By-Law - how council meetings are run and what motions may be made. For example, clause 18.11 states: A Motion in respect of a matter which is beyond the jurisdiction of the Council shall not be in order.
- Animal Control ByLaw - 021-2014 - More below, click here.
- 008-2019 - Terms of Reference for Committees (Advisory, Ad Hoc etc)
- Zoning By-Law - 085-2003
I have copies of most Bylaws from 1972 to 2017. Email me if you would like to see a particular one here.
By-Law Guide Booklet
In 2018, the Town of Cobourg published a booklet which provides plain language guidance to the Town's by-laws. The 2018 edition was available at the Town's Offices in Victoria Hall (it's not known if it still is) and is online here. You can download/print this page which provides the same information. To print this page without header etc, see box at bottom of this page.
Bylaw enforcement
Other than parking and beach infractions, most by-law enforcement is reactive - that is only actioned when someone complains. You can report a bylaw infraction and ask for action from the bylaw officer at this email:
By-Law enforcement officers now have body-worn cameras. The Town has a page explaining this here.
If you want the actual By-Laws, they were listed on the Town's Portal web site but that site is no longer active. But you can see "Frequently Requested By-Laws" at this link. A full list is not available online. See my short list at the top of this page.
However, below is an extract of information from the Guide – omitted is some fluff stuff that does not talk about actual bylaws. Links have been added or improved – general links to www.cobourg.ca have either been removed or made more specific.
Bylaws are grouped by Home, Yard, Parks, Street/Neighbourhood and Police. Use your computer's search/find function to find something more specific (CTRL F on PCs; Command F on Macs; Menu>Find in page on Android).
If a building is located within a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) it is automatically designated as heritage but others are individually designated.
A Heritage Permit may be required when undertaking work that alters or changes the heritage attributes of buildings or properties that are either individually designated or district designated including: additions and alterations to structures, all new construction, landscaping and/or alteration of the property and demolition of structures on the property. For proposed alterations that are considered to be minor, approval may be given by heritage planning staff. For more complex and extensive alterations, applications for approval are considered by the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee (CHC) and subsequently Town Council. The final decision rests with Council.
Every HCD has its own Plan that includes policies and guidelines to manage changes and alterations to properties in heritage neighbourhoods. Copies of HCD Plans can be obtained online or from heritage planning staff, who can also direct you to resources and information about how to responsibly care for your heritage property.
To determine if your property is designated, please visit the Town's web site here or contact heritage planning staff in the Planning Department at 905-372-1005
Categories and Type of Use for Properties
All properties within the Town of Cobourg are zoned for a specific type of use:
- Residential (areas where people live)
- Commercial (retail or service businesses)
- Industrial (manufacturing businesses)
- Institutional (hospitals, schools, places of worship)
- Agricultural (farms).
A property cannot be used for a different purpose than the one for which it is zoned. For more information about permitted use, requirements and restrictions of the Zoning By-law, contact the Building and Planning Department at 905-372-1005. All complaints regarding zoning and the use of property will be investigated on a written complaint basis.
Decks, Porches, and Patios
Before you can get a building permit, the Building Department will ask you for very specific information and construction details. This process is designed to ensure that every construction project in Cobourg meets the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and all applicable laws, including the Town's Zoning Bylaw.
A Deck (porches, patios) is a floor system, the same as that within the dwelling unit, and must be designed accordingly.
The design and construction of the Deck must conform to the requirements of the current amended version of the Ontario Building Code as well as all other applicable bylaws.
Special consideration must be taken if the Deck is to be used to support a hot tub or similar structure due to the increased load. In addition to this Bylaw handbook, the Town's Building and Planning Department has developed a guide (for informational purposes only) to help citizens better understand the requirements for constructing a deck, porch or patio. It is the responsibility of the Applicant/Designer to review the building code to ensure all information is complete, accurate, and up to date.
For more information, contact the Building and planning Department at 905-372-1005
Operating a Business from Home
Also known as a "Home Occupation" the Town of Cobourg Zoning By-law allows certain businesses to operate from a home. However, there are strict requirements that a Homeowner must be aware of. For example, the number of employees and signage provisions need to be adhered to, and all related parking must be accommodated within the driveway of the residence.
If a citizen suspects that a business is operating illegally, they can make enquires through the Planning Office at 905-372-1005 or use the Town's complaint system. (The guide also says: Formal complaints must be provided in writing on a Formal Complaint Form delivered or sent to 55 King Street West Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 2M2 on the Second Floor east side, Victoria Hall at the Building and Planning Offices. For more information call 905-372-1005).
Sheds and Accessory Structures
Accessory Structures are defined as extra buildings on a residential property and include but are not limited to: Sheds; Gazebos; Garages; Etc.
Building Permits are not required if you are building a shed or other structure that is less than 10 square metres (108 ft. square) and it is not attached to your house or another structure and does not contain plumbing,
For more information as to when you need to get a Building Permit please contact the Building Department at 905-372-1005.
Pets and Animals Licensing
All dogs in the Town of Cobourg require a dog tag and dog licenses must be renewed annually.
The dog licensing program is now administered by Docupet. The Town's web site has a page explaining Docupet and Dog Licences here.
Spayed/Neutered: $20/year
Natural: $35/year
Registered Service Dogs also require a Dog Licence within the Town of Cobourg, but the owner is exempt from paying the fee with valid proof of registration.
Licensing and Registration of your dog allows Municipal Staff to contact you in the event that your pet is found away from your home. This reduces the chances that your pet may end up at the Animal Pound if it accidentally goes missing. This also provides for immediate contact in the event that your pet is in an emergency situation.
Number of Animals Permitted on Private Property
No more than three (3) dogs that are 12 weeks or older can be kept within a single home property, and no more than two (2) dogs can be kept within a unit with residential dwellings containing two or more units (i.e. semi-detached, apartment, condo). Exceptions include: Licensed Kennels; approved businesses and veterinary offices.
Leash, Poop and Scoop and Running at Large
The Town of Cobourg requires that dog owners at all times have their dogs on a leash that is a maximum length of 1.8 meters (6' feet) and accompanied and under control by the Owner or a competent individual.
Northumberland Humane Society
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
905 885-4131
All dog owners shall remove any/all excrement left by their dog anywhere within the municipality and shall dispose of the waste in a sanitary manner.
No owner of an animal shall permit an animal to run at large within the limits of the Municipality. Note that there is a Dog Park on Ontario Street where dogs may be let loose.
Animal Control
The Town of Cobourg and the Northumberland Humane Society have entered into a five-year renewable agreement to provide certain animal control services beginning January 1, 2022. This agreement replaces a previous Service Agreement and saves the Town $68,000 per year.
The Humane Society provides the following services:
- Providing animal shelter that meets all applicable standards of the Town and provincial or federal standards for such shelters.
- Remaining open and staffed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Operating and maintaining the shelter including collecting any impound fees or other fees as set forth in the Animal Control By-Law.
- Participating in community activities to promote a better understanding of animal control problems.
And the Town provides the following animal control services:
- Providing By-law Enforcement Officers for the purposes of enforcing the Animal Control By-Law including issuing tickets or charges relating to offences under the Animal Control By-Law and any other applicable provincial legislation.
- Delivery of domestic animals to the shelter.
The Northumberland Humane Society is located at 371 Ward Street in Port Hope.
For those in need of surrendering a pet or interested in adoption email
Animal Control Issues
For those requiring assistance from an Animal Control Services Officer for regarding an animal-related incident including but not limited to a lost or found pet, sick or injured stray animal, animal-related by-law infraction, or other animal-related emergencies, call 905-372-4301 or email
Copies of Cobourg's Animal Control By-law are available for download here: Animal Control ByLaw - 021-2014
The Town of Cobourg's Comprehensive Zoning By-law restricts the height of fences and establishes regulations in regards to certain areas on your property. The reason there are fence restrictions in place is to ensure proper sightlines for pedestrians and vehicles. Any questions related to these requirements can be directed to the Planning Department at 905-372-1005.
The Town of Cobourg does not have a stand-alone by-law in regard to fencing or for a fence that runs along a property line. The Provincial regulation known as the Line Fences Act shall apply. If you build a fence, make sure that you do not build your fence on a neighbour's property or on Municipal property by mistake.
The Town of Cobourg cannot provide information on the location of property lines between private properties. If you did not obtain a survey from your Purchase and Sale Agreement contact an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS).
Generally you do not need a permit to build a fence, however you do need a Permit when building a Fence around a Pool as required through the Pool By-law.
Boulevards and Public Rights of Way
The section of your property bordering the Municipal Road Allowance is municipally owned land and is known most commonly as the 'Town Boulevard'. This area is the entrance point of many municipal services on to your lot and is regulated space as defined in the Boulevard By-law and may need to be accessed at any time to repair or improve Municipal Services. Any time you plan to alter the Town-owned boulevard, please contact the Municipality. If you would like to report a safety hazard, please call By-law Enforcement Services at 905-372-4301.
The Town of Cobourg regulates the types of plantings and the heights of vegetation you may add to your boulevard and it also prohibits certain additions to the boulevard such as large rocks and landscape stones, which in the opinion of the Town could be a potential public safety hazard.
Open Air Burning
Open Air Burning and Outdoor Fireplaces can be popular and appealing to Homeowners, but they can also prove to be very dangerous. The Town of Cobourg has put in place restrictions on Open Air Burning to protect the safety of all residents.
In accordance with the Town's Open Air Burning By-law a fire for recreational, camp-style purposes may be set at any time or times without a permit under this By-law subject to the following precautionary requirements:
- such fire shall be supervised by a responsible person at all times;
- such fire shall be kept safely confined and under control at all times;
- such fire shall be kept a minimum distance of 3 metres from the nearest property line, shrub, overhanging trees or other combustible materials, and 10 metres from the nearest building or other combustible structures;
- fire suppression equipment or materials shall be readily available for the extinguishment of the fire;
- such fire shall be fully extinguished before the site of the fire is left by the person responsible for setting and supervising the fire.
For more information, call the Fire Department at 905-372-9789
Before installing or setting up a pool, be aware that a Pool Enclosure Permit may be required. This helps ensure that the area around the pool is securely closed and blocked off to protect the public from easily gaining access to pools that are on private property. A permit is required in order to install and erect a fence around any property and body of water located outdoors on privately owned lands and contained in part or in whole by artificial means and/or structures in which the depth of water at any point can exceed sixty-one (61) centimetres and which is capable of being used for swimming, diving or bathing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, "pool" shall include structures known as "hot tubs or whirlpools".
Residents must contact the Building Department for the Town of Cobourg to acquire any permits that are required before building a pool or fence. The Building Department can be reached at 905-372-1005.
Property Standards
There are a number of property standard regulations. Including, but not limited to the following:
- Properties are required to be maintained free of accumulations of garbage, refuse and debris;
- Sheds and Garages are to be maintained in good condition;
- Buildings are to be maintained in good condition, including the maintenance of roofs, windows, doors and eaves troughs;
- Working and in good condition; plumbing, heating and, electrical services and
- Rental Property Standards.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Property Standards Officer at 905-372-1005.
Clean Yard and Lot Maintenance
The following provisions are within the Clean Yard and Lot Maintenance By-law:
- Every Owner or Occupant of land shall keep land free and clear of all refuse, debris, and waste of any kind.
- Every Owner or Occupant of land shall trim or cut weeds or grass, whether dead or alive, that are more than 8 inches (20 cm) in height.
- Every Owner or Occupant of land shall trim, cut and/or maintain vegetation (other than weeds and grass) in such a manner as to not adversely impact the safety, visibility or passage of the general public.
Town of Cobourg Enforcement tools would include the issuance of orders requiring property owners to discontinue the contravening activity and/or to do work to correct the contravention. Property owners who do not comply with orders may not only find themselves subject to charges and fines but also costs added to their taxes by the Town for work done to correct the contravention.
Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal
The Town of Cobourg's Removal of Ice and Snow of Sidewalks By-law requires that homeowners, tenants, and businesses clear all sidewalks that are abutting their property from ice and snow.
Every owner of a building whether occupied or unoccupied, or vacant land is required to clear and remove the snow and ice in the area within 24 hours after the accumulation of snow and ice.
.Snow, ice or slush from a sidewalk may not be pushed on or deposited onto the Municipal road allowance. For all inquiries or to make a complaint, please contact Public Works at 905-372-9971 .
Use of Parks
All parks are regularly monitored by Parks Staff, Cobourg Police Services and by Town of Cobourg By-law Enforcement Officers. The Officers use every opportunity to inform residents about the rules and regulations and where appropriate may issue tickets for non-compliance with the Town's various by-laws. To report any unauthorized activities in any park, please call the Town at 905-372-4301
The locations of Parks within the Town are listed here.
Download Parks Use ByLaw 022-2016
Special Events and Park Permits
The Town of Cobourg requires that all individuals, businesses and groups obtain a Special Events Permit to hold an event in a Municipal Park or on other municipally owned property. The Town has put together a Special Event Application package for individuals to follow when applying for a special event through the Community Events Coordinator for the Town.
If you are looking to book the Lions/Lioness Pavilion in Victoria Park for use during a picnic or other event you can contact the Cobourg Community Centre at 905-372-7371 Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. You can also visit their website here or send an email to
Barbeques and Cooking Devices
The Town of Cobourg's Parks and Facilities Use By-law strictly prohibits the use of BBQ's and Cooking Devices within its municipal parks. No person shall use a BBQ or like cooking device in any municipally owned Park or on the Town of Cobourg Beach or other municipally owned property. Signs are posted in order to educate and inform the public of this regulation and to protect municipal parks and those persons enjoying and using the parks within the Town.
Notify the Town if you see anyone using a Barbeque or Cooking Device at 905-372-4301 or on the Town's report it page here.
The Town of Cobourg has a Smoking By-law that was recently updated and now it is illegal to:
- smoke on and around children's playgrounds, publicly owned sport fields and surfaces (e.g., areas for basketball, baseball, soccer or beach volleyball, ice rinks, tennis courts, splash pads and swimming pools that are owned by a municipality, the province or a postsecondary education institution).
- smoke on all bar and restaurant patios, whether covered or not (with an exemption for uncovered patios established by the Royal Canadian Legion - Ontario Provincial Command before November 18, 2013).
In the Town of Cobourg individuals are prohibited from smoking or using any tobacco products within the boundaries of any Municipal Park and building and also prohibits smoking on and within the boundaries of Victoria Beach.
For more information about No Smoking within the Town, please contact By-law Enforcement Services at 905-372-4301.
Street & Neighbourhood
Common Parking Offences
The following is a list of the most common parking offences in the Town of Cobourg:
Blocking the sidewalk: Vehicle is parked in a driveway and covering a portion of the sidewalk.
On the Boulevard: Vehicle is parked on the grass between the street and the sidewalk.
Two-way Street parked facing the wrong direction: Vehicle is parked facing the opposite direction of the flow of traffic.
Parked over the limit at a meter or sign: Vehicle is parked at a parking meter or signed parking area with no payment, or expired payment.
On the street during winter parking restrictions: Vehicle is parked on the listed street in the Parking By-law from November 1- March 31, impeding the snow clearing by Snow ploughs. (More on Winter Parking By-Law on Cobourg Internet here)
Unplated or not working: Broken or unplated vehicles are left on the street or other municipally owned property.
Fire Route: Vehicle is parked within a Fire Route - these routes must be kept clear in case of an emergency.
Fire Hydrant: Vehicle is parked within 3 metres (10 feet) of a Fire Hydrant
Parking in an accessible parking space: Vehicle is parked in a designated accessible parking space without a valid accessible parking permit clearly visible, including the expiry date.
For more information, please see the Town of Cobourg Parking By-law, or contact By-law Enforcement Services at 905-372-4301 or by email at
Within the Town of Cobourg no person shall set off, or cause to be set off fireworks, including backyard displays on any day other than:
- The three days prior to the holiday known as Victoria Day and on the Victoria Day Holiday
- The three days prior to the holiday known as Canada Day, July 1 and on the Canada Day Holiday, July 1.
Fireworks must be set off 15 metres from any structure or property line, or as recommended by the manufacturer.
Areas containing dead undergrowth or dry grass are to be avoided due to their likelihood of sparking.
Firecrackers are not allowed to be set off within the jurisdiction of the Town of Cobourg. For more information, call the Fire Department at 905-372-9789
Business Licensing
The Town of Cobourg licenses for the following types of businesses:
- Itinerant Vendors (door to door sales) Licence;
- Refreshment Vehicle Licence;
- Second Hand Goods Licence;
- Taxi Driver and Owner Licence;
- Horse and Carriage Licence;
- Filming and Photography.
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Department ensures that the above listed vehicles, owners, companies and drivers meet the strict regulations under the Town of Cobourg's established Business licensing by-laws. This occurs before a licence is issued or renewed, to ensure vehicle inspections, criminal record checks, insurance and other documentation are in place.
Please notify the Town If you see a taxicab, itinerant vendor, refreshment vehicle, second hand goods dealer operating in the Town of Cobourg without a licence, you should report it to the Town at 905-372-4301 or by email at
Illegal Dumping
Within the Town of Cobourg it is illegal to dump waste; for example items such as household and business waste, construction materials, old tires, unwanted furniture, and cigarette butts.
Notify the Town If you witness illegal dumping on private or public property, please call the Town of Cobourg or the Cobourg Police immediately.
Important information to include in your report to the Town or the Cobourg Police include: time, location, vehicle description, licence plate number and description of person doing the dumping.
For more information, please contact By-law Enforcement Services at 905-372-4301 or by email at
The Town of Cobourg has put into place a Noise By-law that regulates excessive noise within the jurisdiction of the Town of Cobourg. The Noise By-law includes such things as a dog barking daily and excessively, persons playing loud music and provisions around noise after 11:00pm and before 7:00am and also including daily construction noise that is on-going throughout the Town.
Notify the Cobourg Police at 905-372-6821 to report any noise that you may hear in order for on investigation to be conducted. Complaints about loud parties and any excessive noise after 11:00pm should be directed to the Cobourg Police at the time of reception and when the noise occurs.
For more information, please contact By-law Enforcement Services at 905-372-4301 or by email at
The Town of Cobourg Sign By-law lays out the process and the types of signs that require a permit within the Town of Cobourg. The Adninistration of permits for signs is through the Building Department at 905-373-1005. There are additional provisions related to signs within Heritage Districts.
Signs are only permitted to be placed on Town property with a permit and some areas on Town property are strictly prohibited from posting notices or signs, such as Hydro poles, Light Standards, and Traffic Light posts.
Election Signs
In 2018, the Town of Cobourg will be conducting a Municipal Election. Residents of Cobourg, including Candidates for the Election shall be familiar with the Town of Cobourg Election Sign By-law. There is no fee or permit required for Candidate and Third party Election Signs.
The following are some specific provisions of the Town of Cobourg Election Sign By-law.
- Restricting the placement of election signs to no earlier than Nomination Day for Municipal Elections;
- Election signs are to be removed no later than seventy-two (72) hours following the day of the election;
- Election signs are prohibited from using the Town of Cobourg'S logo or the Town's municipal election logo.
Election Signs for Provincial and Federal Election Campaigns can be erected no earlier than the day the Writ of Election or By-Election is issued.
Sign Placement:
No more than two (2) election signs per candidate may be permitted on a zoned residential land, and no more than three (3) election signs per candidate may be permitted on a piece of land zoned other than residential.
The Election Sign By-law will be enforced by the Municipal Clerk or designate and the Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer for the Town of Cobourg.
A nuisance is considered an 'activity that causes an unsafe environment, affects the well-being of persons or the enjoyment of public places.' The following disturbances are not permitted in public spaces:
- urinate, defecate, vomit or spit on public property;
- engage, participate, or be a spectator in any type of disorderly conduct or fight on public property;
- damage or destroy or attempt to damage or destroy any public property;
- knock over or attempt to knock over a Canada Post mailbox, newspaper box, bench, fence, recycling box, organics bin, or garbage container, or any other structure or object, located on public property;
- loiter in any public property whether signed or not;
- block, interfere with or otherwise impede the passage of any pedestrian on any Town sidewalk or other Town pedestrian-way, or portion thereof unless authorized by the Town;
- engage in any type of conduct or activity on any public property when the activity is prohibited or restricted by any sign.
If you are experiencing a disturbance or are looking to report a nuisance complaint, please call the Cobourg Police Service at 905-372-6821.
Cobourg Police
The following is in the By-Law Guide but does not discuss any particular by-laws.
The Cobourg Police Service is constantly working in collaboration with community members, policing partners and Town of Cobourg staff to provide a safe and enjoyable Town for our residents and Visitors
Policing services for Cobourg continue to be dispatched through the professional staff of the Owen Sound Police Service
In our collaboration with municipal by-law services, and their enforcement staff, we are constantly striving to provide better education and consistent enforcement for residents and visitors throughout the Town of Cobourg.
Police responses respond to varied issues and concerns, ranging from loitering, trespassing, noise complaints, vandalism and serious criminal activity.
With the creation of our newly designed reception area, we are able to provide added public services. Our Special Constable program has been expanded within the reception area. There are now uniformed members that greet visitors and clients at the station. The Special Constables also contribute to our capabilities by adding to patrol and enforcement duties in the Downtown.
Their capabilities now allow us to be capable of further collaboration with by-law enforcement personnel and police officers to work through the varied issues like traffic, parking or liquor violations that arise in relation to Downtown, the Beach or Victoria Park.
Our enhanced Waterfront presence throughout the summer, and events such as Canada Day and Rib Fest ensures availability to deal with any issues/disturbances. Community members and visitors will always be able to find us by our high visibility patrol clothing which emphasizes our presence with members of the public.
We actively engage our community and visiting communities alike to ensure safe and happy visits to our Town.
Phone: 905-372-6821
General Email:
Call 911 for emergencies or 905-372-6821 to speak with an officer / dispatcher. If you have information you wish to provide confidentially, please contact Crime Stoppers Canada-wide Toll Free: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
By Law Enforcement F.A.Q.
I wish to submit a potential By-law Complaint, How do I complain about a By-law infraction?
In order to determine whether a complaint is under the scope of Cobourg By-law Enforcement, please check the Town website here. or call the Town to inquire if the complaint is legitimate and under the Town's responsibility. Before Cobourg By-law Enforcement can act, you must submit a complaint in writing via a By-Law Enforcement Complaint Form which requires you to provide the following:
- your name, address, and your phone number;
- clearly identify the subject property or location of the complaint by providing the address, or the owner's name, and other identifiable information; and
- detailed account of the by-law infraction or substance of the complaint. Each Complaint Form must be signed and dated.
How do I submit my Complaint Form?
To obtain a fillable By-law Complaint Form, download here or you may call the Town directly to have the form emailed, mailed. or faxed. The completed form can be submitted by email or in person, or by regular mail. It is important that the Town receives your information to give validity to the complaint and to assist the By-law Enforcement Officer in effectively dealing with the concerns. Anonymous complaints will not be investigated.
Will I remain anonymous?
When a complaint is submitted to the Town, your personal information is strictly confidential, and is not revealed to the individual, or subject property owner. Under the Ontario Municipal Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) the Town may be asked to release records. If releasable, the Town must remove personal information and all content that would reveal the complainant's identity from the records. Complainants' names or identifying information is not released; however, should a by-law infraction proceed to an Ontario court application, the contents of the file, including your name, may be part of the court process and you may be called to testify.
What happens after I submit my complaint?
Do I need to follow up with my complaint?
Please note that investigation contents and process is confidential. The Town will let you know that the investigation process has begun, or that the subject of the complaint is not applicable to a Municipal By-law and direct you to another agency.
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