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Statement from Mayor Foster on Clarington's first hospice opening

In honour of the Marigold Hospice Care grand opening, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“This is a great day for Clarington. After years of hard work, our very first residential hospice is open, giving folks a warm and caring place when it matters most. It’s such a relief to know our community has this home to support and comfort those needing end-of-life care and their families.

Congratulations to the unstoppable Marigold Hospice Care Board and staff who made...

New this winter: Clarington launches online snowplow tracker

This winter, it’ll be easier than ever to stay up to date on snow-clearing operations thanks to Clarington’s new online snowplow tracking map. Residents can now watch the progress of snow-clearing operations in real time as our crews work around the clock to keep our roads safe and clear.

“If you plowed snow all the way from Courtice to Quebec City and back, that’s fewer kilometres of roads than our crews tackle in Clarington each time it snows. With our handy new snowplow tracking map, you can...

Updated: Fire at former Goodyear Lands

Update #2 – October 14, 4:30 p.m.

Clarington Emergency and Fire Services (CEFS) continued monitoring the site at the former Goodyear Lands throughout the afternoon and evening of October 13. Crews determined that the fire began on the roof, which later collapsed into the building. As a safety precaution and to help ensure the fire was fully extinguished, excavators were brought in to remove a portion of damaged wall along the north side of the building.

On the afternoon of October 13, the...

Clarington reminds drivers to move over for flashing lights after fire truck struck on Highway 401

Clarington, Ontario — At approximately 2 a.m. on October 10, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services (CEFS) were on scene attending a collision on Highway 401 westbound near Newtonville Road when a tractor-trailer struck a fire truck that had been positioned to protect the accident scene.

Four firefighters were inside the fire truck at the time of the collision. Two firefighters were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

“It’s terrible that our brave firefighters got hurt...

Celebrate cultural heritage with inspiring new 55+ programs, thanks to $25,000 federal grant

Clarington, Ontario — Clarington is proud to offer inspiring new experiences through its seasonal lineup of 55+ Cultural Connections programming, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. These activities celebrate cultural heritage through art, music, dance, cooking, and storytelling, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive community for all.

“There’s something special about the way we’re coming together with this line-up of programs that...