Press Releases

Mayor Foster urges residents to have a safe, healthy Thanksgiving weekend

Clarington October 8, 2020/- Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement leading up to the Thanksgiving long weekend:

“As we approach the Thanksgiving long weekend, we are faced with celebrating yet another holiday amid the pandemic. I urge all of you to take heed of the Provincial warnings and plan a celebration with only your immediate family. With our daily COVID-19 numbers growing steadily, it is clear that the second wave of the pandemic has arrived.

Premier Ford has asked...

Clarington Fire asks residents to butt out and ensure cigarettes are extinguished properly

Clarington September 28, 2020/- After two overnight fires where cigarettes appear to be the cause, Clarington Fire is reminding residents to be vigilant and dispose of their cigarette butts safely.

Overnight, Clarington fire crews responded to fires in Bowmanville and Kendal. Fire crews from Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle received a call at 1:13 a.m. for a garage fire in Bowmanville. The homeowner was able to gain control and extinguish the fire as crews arrived and firefighters ensured that...

Welcome back Clarington: our fall recreational programming returns

Clarington August 31, 2020/- The Municipality of Clarington is launching its fall schedule for recreation programming. We will be reopening more facilities and are excited to welcome back residents after a prolonged closure. We are reintroducing drop-in programs, swimming lessons, public swimming and lane swims, fitness programming and offering 55+ Active Adult programs and recreational activities, including virtual classes.

“While fall will look a little differently in our facilities with physical...

Clarington to receive $2.1 million in COVID-19 relief funding from Ontario Government

Clarington August 12, 2020/- The Municipality of Clarington will receive $2.1 million in COVID-19 relief funding from the Provincial Government, as announced by Ontario Premier, Doug Ford Wednesday afternoon.

The one-time assistance comes from $4 billion that was earmarked for Ontario municipalities as part of the federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement. Ontario municipalities will receive up to $1.6 billion from the first round of emergency funding to ensure critical public services are delivered...

Mayor Foster thanks the Province for investing in seniors

Clarington July 28, 2020/- Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster issued the following statement today in response to two separate announcements from the Province.

“I want to thank the Province for their ongoing support and commitment to our community. Today’s announcement and support for our vulnerable older population will make a difference, especially during these challenging times. The $2.6 million Ontario is investing in the Parkview Seniors Lodge expansion will assist in filling a much-needed gap for...