Community News

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on park graffiti

Clarington, Ontario – As Durham Regional Police Service work to find those responsible for damaging a local park with racist graffiti, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“I am deeply disturbed by this intolerant and malicious act, which involved defacing public property with anti-Black racist graffiti.

On behalf of Clarington Council, I want to state clearly that this hateful act does not represent our community's beliefs and principles. Our community values...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on road safety

Clarington, Ontario – Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement about road safety in Clarington:

“In recent weeks, Clarington has seen tragedies on our roadways—young lives taken from us much too soon. Our community is grieving.

Clarington is using tools we have available to keep our roadways safe, from lowering speed limits to installing traffic calming infrastructure. But we can’t do it alone. Driver behaviour has the greatest impact on the severity of traffic collisions: speeding,...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Emancipation Day

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

“Emancipation Day commemorates the Slavery Abolition Act, which took effect on August 1, 1834, and opened the path to freedom for so many in Canada and other British colonies. Today, we confront the terrible history of slavery of Black and Indigenous peoples in Canada. This horrific legacy has had an intergenerational impact on people in our community and across the country.

The...

Clarington bans rodenticides at recreation facilities

Clarington has banned the use of rodenticides at all Municipal recreation facilities as of July 1, 2024.

In response to concerns raised by residents about how rodenticide use can be unintentionally harmful to other wildlife, pets, and children, Clarington conducted a successful pilot project at the Courtice Community Complex in the first half of 2024. The project demonstrated that identifying and addressing potential access points and using traps kept mice and rats out of the facility just as...

Mayor Foster issues statement of condolence on the loss of Jill Richardson

Clarington, Ontario – The following statement has been issued by Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster, expressing condolences on the death of Marigold Hospice Care board member Jill Richardson.

“I am profoundly saddened by the passing of Clarington’s Jill Richardson. This is a heartbreaking loss for our community and all those lucky enough to know this incredible citizen.

As a fierce advocate for hospice, Jill’s work was essential in making the construction of the Marigold Hospice Care a reality....