Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2021 12:31 PM
On-farm special events subject to a new licensing by-law
Farmers who want to diversify their business and host on-farm special events such as weddings will now require a municipal business licence in addition to a Zoning By-law amendment and site plan approval for their property. As part of the Zoning By-law amendment application, the Municipality will consider any special rules regarding the hours of operation, frequency of events, and maximum attendance. Each business licence will be subject...
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2021 11:37 AM
Clarington supports OPG application to renew its licence for New Nuclear Plant
Clarington Council has voted to support Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) site preparation licence renewal application to obtain federal approval to prepare the site for the Darlington New Nuclear Plant. Mayor Foster and Clarington Staff will attend the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) licence renewal hearing in June to outline Clarington's support for the project. The proposed development includes the construction...
Posted on Friday, April 16, 2021 03:01 PM
Clarington seeking Federal funding for railway safety improvements needed for whistle cessation at Cobbledick and Bennett Roads
Clarington Staff have been directed to reapply for Transport Canada’s Railway Safety Improvement Program funding to help cover the cost of improvements needed at the Cobbledick Road and Bennett Road crossings to stop train whistles in those areas. The Municipality’s initial application, submitted in July 2020, for a total of $697,000 of eligible expenses was unsuccessful....
Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 04:39 PM
Farewell Creek Trail phase 2 moving forward with a new alignment
Council has approved the final alignment for phase 2 of the Farewell Creek Trail. After extensive debate and investigation of alternate route alignments, Council has chosen an in-valley option that will see a branch of the trail meander toward Townline Road along Farewell Creek, with a future potential connection to Oshawa’s path on Grandview Street at the Townline Road boundary. Staff have been directed to investigate and provide...
Posted on Monday, March 08, 2021 11:49 AM
New Clarington plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contains 115 actions to respond to climate change
Clarington Council has approved the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (CCCAP) to prepare for climate change and reduce the negative impact Municipal service delivery may have on the environment. The CCCAP outlines over one hundred actions the Municipality can take to respond to climate change while adapting services and operations to minimize climate risks. It also sets targets...
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