Community News

Clarington Emergency and Fire Services recommending multi-year approach to prepare for future growth

Following a review of emergency response, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services recommending a multi-year approach to prepare for future growth.

Staff in the Emergency and Fire Services Department have drafted a recommendation report for Council consideration at the June 19, 2023, Joint Committee Meeting. The report, which will be publicly available on June 14, looks at several components regarding our current staffing structure, response times, and fire hall capacity. It will provide a roadmap...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster recognizing Pride Month

Throughout the month of June, Clarington comes together as a community to honour, celebrate, and support our 2SLGBTQIA+ residents, their contributions, and the progress we have made toward equality and inclusivity.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community and reflect on the challenges they have triumphed over and those that persist. We acknowledge the importance of fostering an environment of respect, and equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of their sexual...

Construction on new Bowmanville park to begin June 5

On Monday, June 5, 2023, crews will start work on the construction of Brookhill Parkette in Bowmanville, located at 2350 Green Road. 

The construction work includes the installation of: 

• A play pod with playground equipment, a concrete curb, drainage, and wood fibre safety surfacing. 
• A shade structure with a concrete pad. 
• Park signage, benches and waste receptacles. 
• Various landscape features and vegetation. 

Temporary fencing will be erected around the construction area, and we remind residents to stay...

New playground equipment coming to parks in Burketon, Haydon, Kendal, Newtonville and Orono

Clarington residents will soon see new playground equipment at the following parks:

• Burketon Park
• Harvey Jackson Park
• Haydon Hall Parkette
• Ina Brown Parkette
• Peters Pike Parkette

Crews will work throughout May and June to remove the existing equipment that has reached its end of life and install new play structures. New benches and waste receptacles will also be added, along with trail improvements.

Temporary fencing has been erected around the construction areas, and we remind residents to stay a...

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers strengthen our community

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers play an important role in the community. They ensure that standards are upheld and rules followed, which can often be accomplished by educating the community about our various by-laws. An Officer’s goal is to maintain consistent standards for everyone and to improve safety in the neighbourhoods where we all live, work and play. Our Officers follow the Municipal Law Enforcement Policy to ensure that the process is transparent, consistent, fair, and unbiased.