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Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster calling for peace in the Middle East

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

“We are thankful for the recent pause in the devastating war in the Middle East and hope this is the first step towards sustainable, lasting peace and understanding in the region. The destruction, hardship, and death among the peoples living there has been unfathomable, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are suffering.”

New electric vehicle chargers in Clarington

Clarington, Ontario – New electric vehicle chargers are available at municipal facilities across Clarington. It’s part of the Municipality’s journey to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 under its Corporate Climate Action Plan.

Level 2 chargers are now available for public use at the Orono Library. Chargers for fleet use were also added to Fire Station #1 in Bowmanville and Fire Station #4 in Courtice. The new locations targeted workplaces to support the transition to electric...

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster Releases Proposed Multi-Year Budget

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington is planning for a prosperous future with A Plan for Growth: Clarington's Proposed 2024-27 Budget.

If adopted, the Municipality’s first multi-year budget will provide stability and predictability for Clarington families and businesses so that they can plan for their future with confidence.

A Plan for Growth would also take significant steps to implement Clarington’s 2024-27 Strategic Plan. It would take action to plan responsibly for growth; provide efficient, modern...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Conference Board of Canada's new nuclear report

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

“In Clarington, we know what a powerful economic driver the nuclear industry can be. I am thrilled by the recent news confirming that building four small modular reactors (SMRs) at Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington Nuclear Generating Station is expected to have a positive economic impact worth billions of dollars.

The potential impact of this project is well illustrated by the Conference Board of...

Mayor Foster issues statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day

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

“This June, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, a significant occasion to recognize and honour the invaluable contributions, rich heritage, and vibrant culture of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

This is a remarkable opportunity for our community to come together, engage, and learn from the diverse Indigenous cultures that have shaped our nation. It is a...