Community News

‘Act on Litter’ and help put litter in its proper place

Each year, the second Tuesday of May marks the Provincial Day of Action on Litter, an initiative to raise awareness of the impacts of waste on our environment and encourage everyone to do their part to help keep our environment clean and healthy for generations to come. This year, the Provincial Day of Action on Litter is May 9, 2023.

We all play a role in reducing the amount of waste going to landfills. Together, we can take action at home and in the community by reducing, diverting, or...

Statement from Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster on Earth Day

Clarington, Ontario –  The Municipality is releasing the following statement on behalf of Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.

“Today on Earth Day, we celebrate how fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful setting and come together to work towards better protecting the environment.

In recent years, Clarington has launched new energy conservation initiatives through the Climate Action Plan, banned single-use plastic straws in municipal facilities, and expanded our active transportation network of...

Clarington commemorates International Women’s Day

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is proud to observe International Women’s Day.

As Clarington continues striving to forge an inclusive, equitable work culture where everyone has an opportunity to thrive, the Municipality of Clarington is proud to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and successes of the incredible women in Clarington’s workforce.

Today, the Municipality is amplifying the visibility of women in Clarington’s workforce and celebrating their achievements...

What’s your plan for Clarington?

Clarington, Ontario – Mayor Adrian Foster is asking residents to get involved in Clarington’s strategic plan.

“As we create a new strategic plan, input from Clarington residents is essential to help ensure that it reflects the priorities and issues important to the community,” said Mayor Foster.

Elected officials are listening to the public and will work with municipal staff to turn their vision into reality. The new strategic plan is a roadmap to the key initiatives that Clarington wants to...

Then and Now: Clarington Rewind panels highlight the history of Clarington's local landmarks

Next time you're at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex or Courtice Community Complex, keep your eyes open for the freshly installed 'Clarington Rewind' history panels!

These bright and colourful panels highlight local landmarks and places from Clarington's rich and vibrant history. Archival photographs are featured alongside modern images to present a comparison of then and now, recognizing how our community has grown through the years. Take a look next time you visit these facilities, and let...