Community News

Act of racist graffiti completely unacceptable

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington has issued the following statement condemning the anti-Black racist graffiti found at the Visual Art Centre of Clarington.

Statement from Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster:

“As Mayor of Clarington, I am both frustrated and angry to learn of the defacement of a cherished public facility with racist graffiti. This act is completely unacceptable and does not represent the beliefs and values of our community. Let me be clear: hate has no place in...

Clarington is developing a Green Development Framework – and you can help shape it!

The Municipality of Clarington is dedicated to protecting the environment while fostering a safe, sustainable, and prosperous community.

To achieve this, Clarington is developing a Green Development Framework (GDF) aimed at establishing sustainability recommendations for new developments. This is part of Clarington's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan to support healthy, resilient communities.

Drawing on best practices, existing building certification programs, and regional sustainability goals, the GDF will...

Watch Party secret revealed: Clarington awarded Jays Care Foundation Field of Dreams grant funding

The sport of baseball is thriving in Clarington, and we’re thrilled to announce that the Municipality has been selected as one of this year’s recipients of Jays Care Foundation’s Field of Dreams grant, made possible by TD. The grant funding—nearly $110,000—will support much-needed upgrades to the hardball diamond at Soper Creek Park in Bowmanville.

“This is a home run for Clarington! Just ask any Major Leaguer, and I bet they fell in love with the sport on their hometown ball diamond. This is...

Red Dress Day is a stark reminder of ongoing national crisis

Clarington, Ontario – In honour of Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, and Girls, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today, we honour the lives of every Indigenous woman, girl, and Two-Spirited person who we have lost to colonial and gender-based violence in Canada. We stand with victims, survivors, their families, and allies as they demand justice.

Red Dress Day is a stark reminder of the staggering number of...

It’s game on as Clarington celebrates the groundbreaking of the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre

Clarington, ON – On Thursday, May 1, Mayor Adrian Foster, members of Council, staff, and construction partners were joined with special guests from the Darlington Soccer Club to officially break ground on the highly anticipated South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, with Phase 1 set to open in 2026. This marks a major milestone for the community and a bright future filled with fun, fitness, and hometown pride.

Councillor Lloyd Rang, Councillor Margaret Zwart, Mayor Adrian Foster, Councillor Sami...