Posted on Friday, October 22, 2021 10:38 AM
Council requests Provincial funding for community celebrations
Clarington is asking the Province to provide funding to help pay for community celebrations organized by municipalities and community groups. COVID-19 has negatively impacted the community forcing the closure of large-scale gatherings and community-wide celebrations. Council is asking the Province to provide a funding stream to support these celebrations to strengthen the local community and local community halls and arena groups who...
Posted on Monday, September 27, 2021 01:51 PM
Council approves Zoning By-law change allowing Newtonville residential property to be used as a general store
Clarington Council has approved a Zoning By-law change that will allow a Newtonville residential property to add a commercial use for the owner to open a general store. The property located at 4504 Regional Highway 2 is along a major transportation corridor, and the proposed change promotes a diverse mixed-land use in a small community allowing residents access to a local store. The proposal...
Posted on Friday, July 09, 2021 09:05 AM
Addressing the legacy of residential schools: Clarington will examine ways to move forward with reconciliation on a municipal level.
Clarington Council unanimously passed a motion directing Staff to examine the calls to action identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Staff will look at the action items specifically directed at municipalities and all levels of government to provide Council with advice on the steps Clarington can take to redress the legacy of residential...
Posted on Monday, June 21, 2021 08:55 AM
Clarington working with Metrolinx on GO bus turnaround in Newcastle as former fire hall will be demolished
Clarington staff are working with Metrolinx to identify solutions for a GO Bus service turnaround in Newcastle as the current site has been scheduled for demolition and land sale. The former Newcastle Fire Hall located at 247 King Avenue East has been used as a turnaround area for many years. The Municipality has been delaying the demolition of this building since 2016. Council has directed...
Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2021 12:31 PM
On-farm special events subject to a new licensing by-law
Farmers who want to diversify their business and host on-farm special events such as weddings will now require a municipal business licence in addition to a Zoning By-law amendment and site plan approval for their property. As part of the Zoning By-law amendment application, the Municipality will consider any special rules regarding the hours of operation, frequency of events, and maximum attendance. Each business licence will be subject...
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