Community News

Rotary Club of Bowmanville’s timeless gift to Clarington celebrates 100 years of service

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington proudly unveiled a vintage-style street clock at Town Hall today, located at the corner of Temperance Street and Church Street. Thoughtfully donated by the Rotary Club of Bowmanville to celebrate their century of service, this tribute honours the Rotary’s extraordinary dedication to strengthening the community and fostering meaningful connections.

With its charming design inspired by Victorian-era post clocks, this timeless addition reflects the heartbeat of the...

Pride Month a time to celebrate, but also a call to action

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark Pride Month, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“As we prepare to raise the Pride Month flag, we come together to celebrate our incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ community here in Clarington. We can take pride in our community's commitment to ensuring that love and inclusion resonate more powerfully than prejudice and discrimination.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate and to reflect on how far we’ve come, but also a call to action. We still have...

Indigenous History Month a chance to engage with a rich legacy

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark National Indigenous History Month, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“From reflecting on the heart-wrenching history of Residential Schools to embracing the meaning behind land acknowledgements, National Indigenous History Month gives us a chance to engage deeply with the rich legacy and invaluable contributions of Indigenous Peoples who have shaped our community and country.

Here in Clarington, we celebrate the resilience, strength...

Make a splash this summer: Register for summer programs starting June 11!

📅 Mark your calendars — summer registration is coming up!

Registration opens on June 11 at 7 a.m. for all summer swimming lessons, group fitness classes, 55+ Active Adult programs and recreation programs for all ages. We encourage you to set aside some time for registration due to the high demand.

Get ready to register

You can browse our summer programs today at www.clarington.net/BeActive, where you can sign up for an account, add your favourites to your wish list, update your profile and find...

Religious hate and intolerance do not reflect our Clarington values

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington has issued the following statement condemning the hate-motivated act at the mosque in Orono.

Statement from Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster:

“I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the ignorant incident of intolerance that occurred at a local mosque. It is truly disappointing to see someone use their limited understanding of a faith to harass its members. I want to state firmly that religious hate and intolerance do not reflect our Clarington...