Posted on Friday, January 06, 2023 04:39 PM
Clarington, Ontario — Courtice resident Hamlin Grange has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his pioneering work in diversity and inclusion, and as a passionate change agent for social justice.
“We are so proud to have a Clarington trailblazer honoured for his efforts to create a welcoming community where differences are celebrated, and the voices of all peoples are heard,” said Clarington’s Diversity Advisory Committee Chair Meera McDonald.
For many years, Grange has worked to create equity,...
Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 04:23 PM
Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is proud to become the first municipality in the province to request a Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator (CIHA) order to fast-track new affordable housing.
Municipalities can use Ontario’s new CIHA tool to request expedited zoning for long-term care facilities, affordable housing, and economic development opportunities.
On Monday, December 12, Clarington Council voted to request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to expedite...
Posted on Monday, December 12, 2022 03:27 PM
Clarington, Ontario - Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:
"The Provincial Government’s passing of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, has made significant changes to the Planning Act, Development Charges Act and Ontario Heritage Act, all of which impact how Clarington plans and pays for costs associated with growth.
With a limited ability to raise funds for critical projects, we find ourselves in a challenging position. We cannot expect residents to embrace passing...
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 10:07 AM
Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to announce that Deputy Fire Chief Randy Cowan has been appointed as the Acting Fire Chief.
“Randy is a dedicated and valued member of the Clarington leadership team,” said Clarington CAO Mary-Anne Dempster. “He has worked his way up through the ranks and has been the Deputy Fire Chief for the last two years.”
Acting Fire Chief Cowan has served Clarington residents for 32 years in the fire service. He will be stepping in to lead...
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2022 09:54 AM
Clarington, Ontario – A remarkable Clarington resident has been honoured with the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility.
“Deanna Miskie is a local accessibility champion who identified a barrier in communication in her workplace and found a way to overcome it, making her workplace more accessible and inclusive,” said Clarington Accessibility Coordinator Laila Shafi.
Miskie is a long-time employee of the Foodland grocery...
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