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Spring into fun: Register on March 5 for exciting recreation programs!

📅 Mark your calendars — spring registration is coming up!

Registration for Clarington residents opens on March 5 at 7 a.m. for all spring 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.

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

Clarington celebrates 50 years of fun at Darlington Sports Centre

Clarington, ON – On Monday, February 17, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and Members of Council marked the 50th Anniversary of the Darlington Sports Centre in Hampton with an afternoon of Family Day activities, bringing the community together to honour generations of sports memories and create new ones.

“We’ve had fifty years of goals, sweat, and cheers at the Darlington Sports Centre! This place isn’t just a building; it’s the heart of Hampton. It’s where young kids have grown, athletes have...

Mayor’s Challenge Coin presented to social justice champion

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has presented the Clarington Mayor’s Office Challenge Coin to resident Hamlin Grange and issued the following statement.

“Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions and legacy of the Black community in Clarington. It’s fitting that we honour Hamlin Grange, whose pioneering work in diversity and inclusion has made a profound impact. It is with great pleasure that I present the Clarington Mayor’s...

Clarington celebrates talent, culture and unity at second annual Black Vendor Village

Clarington, Ontario – On Saturday, February 8, over 700 residents came together to experience Clarington’s second annual Black Vendor Village in celebration of Black History Month. The event was held at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville, in partnership with the Region of Durham and Clarington Library, Museums and Archives (CLMA). Families and businesses embraced the opportunity to connect and immerse in the lively atmosphere – celebrating and supporting the incredible talent...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on the threat of U.S. tariffs

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

“Canada has consistently been a steadfast ally to the United States; the intimidation we are currently receiving from our southern neighbours is both unwarranted and disheartening. For decades, the economies and energy requirements of the U.S. and Canada have been intricately linked. President Trump’s threat of trade tariffs would hurt workers on both sides of the border and significantly increase the cost of...