Press Releases

Start your summer with Clarington’s recreation programs and take a dip in the Orono pool

Clarington, Ontario –  Start your summer with Clarington’s recreation programs. Summer registration begins on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 7 a.m. for various popular programs, including camps, swimming lessons, first aid leadership programs, aquafit, outdoor fitness, and more. The Orono outdoor pool will open for the weekend of June 19 and 20.

“We are happy to offer a variety of summer programs to residents. We have some fun and exciting things to offer all age groups, and we’re confident that...

This year, celebrate Canada Day the Durham Way

Clarington's Orono Town Hall reopens following key accessibility improvements

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington's Orono Town Hall is open again following some key accessibility improvements, including a new elevator and a barrier-free washroom.

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the Orono Town Hall was held earlier today, coinciding with National AccessAbility Week. The ceremony followed all Public Health restrictions with just a few dignitaries on hand.

The total cost for the accessibility improvements was just over $414,000, with $88,007 of the cost funded through...

Let’s move, Clarington! Together we can win 100K for our community.

Clarington, Ontario –  It’s time to get moving and make it count – this June, the Municipality of Clarington is competing in the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge. This is a national contest, which encourages Canadians to get active and pits municipalities against one another for a chance to win $100,000 for local initiatives and programs promoting activity and fitness.

“There’s no time like the present. Let’s get moving. Together we can track our active or ‘move’ minutes and support...

Every Child Matters. We hold firm in our commitment that history will never repeat itself.

Clarington, Ontario –  The Municipality is releasing the following statement on behalf of Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.

"We mourn with Canadians from coast-to-coast the discovery of the remains of 215 children at a former residential school located on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation land in Kamloops, British Columbia. Words cannot express our deep sadness at this horrific discovery that cements a dark chapter in Canada's history. Our hearts go out to the Survivors of the residential school...