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With the kids back in class, remember to slow down in school zones

With Durham Region students back to school, road users must remember to keep safety top of mind in school zones.

Drivers need to slow down, stay focused, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection. With more people walking, cyclists and drivers should give themselves extra time to get to their destination and ride with care to protect the safety of children.

Through the Durham Vision Zero strategic...

Clarington teen reunites with the firefighters and paramedics who helped save his life

Alex Marston visited Station 1 in Bowmanville today to meet the firefighters and paramedics who helped save his life. “I want to thank everyone. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them helping. I am so grateful,” said Alex.

On March 21, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services were dispatched to a home in Newcastle to assist a 17-year-old young man without a pulse and in cardiac arrest. Clarington Fire arrived and quickly took over from Alex’s dad performing CPR. Firefighters were able to get a pulse,...

Mayor Foster's message - I know that 2022 will bring renewed hope, opportunity, and potential.

The following statement is released on behalf of Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.

“I want to take the opportunity to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. I know that 2022 will bring renewed hope, opportunity, and potential. As we reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the future, we have a lot to be thankful for and a lot to look forward to.

In Clarington, we will focus on supporting and building a strong local economy in 2022. We will continue to look at opportunities...

Update: Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-Law

The Municipality has released the second draft of its proposed new Zoning By-law focused on rural Clarington. This second draft was prepared to respond to Council direction specifically on the issue of environmental protection in rural areas. Council will consider a staff report at a Special Planning and Development Committee meeting on November 30, 2021, at 7 p.m. The report provides context and information and asks Council to direct staff on how to proceed with zoning for the...

Clarington Economic Development Strategy Survey

Clarington is preparing an Economic Development Strategy to create a plan for future growth and development in the community. Currently, the Municipality’s population is 105,000 and growing. The COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed the pace of our community growth, which is partly propelled by several key economic development catalysts such as the development of a Nuclear Energy Cluster around the future Clarington Headquarters for Ontario Power Generation.

We’ve created a short survey and want to hear...