Press Releases

Statement from the Mayor on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a day to remember all who have experienced gender-based violence and to mourn those we have lost to it.

Today, we remember the young women killed and injured in the violent act of misogyny that took place on December 6, 1989, at École Polytechnique Montreal. In...

Clarington creates roadmap for a dynamic future with its new Strategic Plan and Multi-Year Budget

Clarington is implementing its vision for growth and prosperity with a new Strategic Plan and Multi-Year Budget. Together, these two foundational plans enable Clarington to support its residents, businesses and communities to make the most of the opportunities of a growing and modernizing municipality.

The 2024-27 Clarington Strategic Plan is a future-ready and forward-thinking plan of action that outlines the Municipality of Clarington’s priorities for the next four years. It is the product of...

Clarington Council celebrates reopening of expanded Newcastle Memorial Arena

Clarington, Ontario – After six months of extensive renovations, the Municipality of Clarington celebrated the reopening of the Newcastle Memorial Arena.

On November 25, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially reopen the facility. They were joined by Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham; members of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Board; municipal staff; and members of the public. Following the ceremony, attendees and members of the community were...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster calling for peace in the Middle East

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“We are thankful for the recent pause in the devastating war in the Middle East and hope this is the first step towards sustainable, lasting peace and understanding in the region. The destruction, hardship, and death among the peoples living there has been unfathomable, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are suffering.”

New electric vehicle chargers in Clarington

Clarington, Ontario – New electric vehicle chargers are available at municipal facilities across Clarington. It’s part of the Municipality’s journey to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 under its Corporate Climate Action Plan.

Level 2 chargers are now available for public use at the Orono Library. Chargers for fleet use were also added to Fire Station #1 in Bowmanville and Fire Station #4 in Courtice. The new locations targeted workplaces to support the transition to electric...