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Clarington’s expertise goes global at Nuclear Energy Summit

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington, as a founding member of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC), joined heads of state, representatives from the nuclear industry and non-governmental organizations at the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, Belgium, to highlight the role of local government as a partner in safe and responsible nuclear energy production.

“As a proud host community, we are committed to supporting clean energy initiatives that benefit...

Statement from Mayor Foster on International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:

“Today, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, we mark International Day to Combat Islamophobia. We remember all the people around the world who have been victims of intolerance and religious hatred. In our community and country, prejudice and religious hatred is never acceptable.

We need to embrace every opportunity to promote knowledge and understanding...

Statement from Mayor Foster on the loss of former MP Kim Rudd

Clarington, Ontario – The following statement has been released by Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster, expressing condolences on the death of former Member of Parliament Kim Rudd:

“On behalf of Council and the Municipality of Clarington, I want to express our sincerest sympathy to MP Rudd’s family, friends and everyone grieving her loss. I am genuinely saddened to hear about the recent passing of our former MP, who represented east Clarington.

She was a dedicated public servant, entrepreneur, and...

Downtown Bowmanville municipal parking lots now take debit and credit

Drivers can now pay for public parking by debit or credit at the municipal parking lots located at 30 Division Street, 166 Church Street, 132 Church Street and 20 King Street East. This measure is part of Clarington’s ongoing efforts to offer a modernized, convenient, and safe way to complete transactions.

Clarington already accepts mobile payments through the HotSpot Parking App, allowing residents and visitors to pay for public parking with their smartphones. Coin payments are also accepted.

Clarington Mayor praises new life-saving cancer treatments to be produced locally

Clarington, Ontario –Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:

“We are thrilled that another critical medical isotope will now be produced right here at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, helping to make life-saving cancer treatments more easily available to those who need them.

The Yttrium-90 isotope, or Y-90, can be used as a targeted radiation therapy to destroy liver cancer cells and shrink tumours. These important isotopes will be harvested from Darlington and...