Press Releases

Clarington Council to make decision on South Bowmanville Recreation Centre

Clarington, Ontario – The future of the proposed South Bowmanville Recreation Centre will be decided at a special meeting of Clarington Council on Monday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.

The final decision was deferred from the September 25 meeting of Clarington Council, where Councillors considered four options to advance plans for the new Bowmanville facility, as well as additional outdoor skating rinks in Courtice and Newcastle.

On Monday, Council will consider a motion to move forward with Option 4 for...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Ontario’s GO Train announcement

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has released the following statement after the Ontario government introduced the Transportation for the Future Act.  

“This is a huge step forward to finally connect our community to the rest of the GTA through GO Transit. I am thrilled to hear about this innovative tool for building new GO Train stations.

The faster the two stations planned for Clarington can be built, the quicker the GO Train can come here, bringing better transit options for...

Clarington Council approves hospice grant

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is proud to provide the financial support needed to begin the construction of Marigold Hospice Care in Newcastle. On Monday, September 25, Clarington Council voted to provide an extra $1.25 million grant to Durham Region Hospice – Clarington.

“After years of work, this much-needed residential hospice is on the brink of being able to break ground, and we’re closing the gap! I am proud to say that thanks to Council’s compassionate support, local...

Clarington Council celebrates upgrades at Stuart Park in Courtice

Clarington, Ontario – Stuart Park is home to Courtice’s first outdoor municipal pickleball courts.

On September 22, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially reopen Stuart Park. They were joined by municipal staff, members of local pickleball clubs and 55+ Active Adults.

“I am excited to recognize the completion of this beautiful park restoration and the opening of Courtice’s first outdoor pickleball courts. Residents passionate about this...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on the recent protests in Durham

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has released the following statement concerning the recent protests in Durham Region.

“Clarington is an inclusive community where everyone is welcome to live authentically and with pride. We value equity, diversity, love, and acceptance. We are committed to supporting our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Today and every day, I want to state clearly that hate and intolerance have no place in Clarington. Be kind to one another."