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Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Downtown Bowmanville Fire

Clarington, Ontario – As Clarington Emergency and Fire Services responds to a fire in downtown Bowmanville on Thursday, March 6, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“This morning, our community is heartbroken by a devastating fire in downtown Bowmanville. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted.

We are sorrowful for the people who have lost their homes and businesses. As a community, we are grieving for the damage done to Historic Downtown Bowmanville—a beloved spot...

Statement from Mayor Foster on New U.S. Trade Tariffs

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement in response to the trade tariffs.

“This is a disappointing moment in history as President Trump’s trade tariffs take effect. The escalating trade war will hurt many people in Canada and the United States. This threatens the intertwined economies of Canada and the U.S., hitting our agricultural and manufacturing sectors hard and driving up the cost of goods.

Clarington Council urges the Province of Ontario and...

Here comes the sun: applications for Seasonal Patio Program now open to local restaurants and cafes

Patio season is almost here!

Clarington has relaunched its Seasonal Patio Program in support of local restaurants and cafes looking to expand their outdoor dining space and attract more customers during the warmer months.

The program, which runs between May to October, helps businesses comply with all municipal and accessibility standards and offers two permit options: sidewalk patios on municipal right-of-way, and private property patios (i.e. parking lots).

In addition to boosting revenue and...

How should we celebrate Clarington’s MVPs? You decide!

Clarington is full of MVPs—from volunteer superstars and sports legends to community champions—but how should we recognize them?

In the past, we’ve celebrated these contributions through separate events, including:

• Clarington Sports Hall of Fame: A formal evening recognizing outstanding athletes, coaches and sports teams.
• Celebrate Sport: A fun, family-friendly event celebrating local sports and recreation.
• Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: An afternoon tea honouring the contributions of dedicated...

Trees for Rural Roads Program - now accepting 2025 applications!

The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to once again offer the Trees for Rural Roads program for 2025! Applications are now being accepted until March 31, 2025.

Each spring, trees are offered free of charge to rural residents to be planted by the landowner on their private property adjacent to municipal roadways. Participants have their choice of selection of native tree species and must adhere to a set of program guidelines, available at www.clarington.net/TreesForRuralRoads.

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