Press Releases

Discover Clarington by visiting our local community centres - a hub for information on attractions

Clarington, Ontario –  We’ve made it easier for you to Discover Clarington in our community centres with our Tourism Information boards containing all the latest news and updates from local tourism businesses and attractions.

“Our community centres have become a hub for residents and visitors alike. We host many out-of-town hockey tournaments that bring visitors to our amazing community. Now they can access a wealth of information about our local attractions and plan their stay and activities...

Clarington Fire receives grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase gear washer

Clarington, Ontario –  Clarington Emergency and Fire Services received a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada for $46,612.50 to purchase a specialized, industrial gear washer.

“On behalf of Clarington Fire, I want to thank the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada for this sizeable grant. This new industrial washer will ensure that our firefighters have equipment that is properly sanitized to help minimize their exposure to dangerous carcinogens and toxins,”...

“We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and all Ukrainian-Canadians.”

Clarington Mayor issues a statement on the Ukrainian situation: “We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and all Ukrainian-Canadians.”

Clarington, Ontario –  Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

“On behalf of Council and the Municipality of Clarington, I want to make it clear that we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and all Ukrainian-Canadians in Ontario and Canada-wide watching the horrific events unfold...

Clarington Council approves the 2022 Budget

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Council has unanimously approved the 2022 Budget that will increase the Municipal portion of the tax levy by 2.11 per cent. When combined with the Region of Durham and the Provincial education portions, taxpayers will see an approximate 1.99 per cent increase on the overall combined tax bill.

For the Clarington portion of the tax bill, residents will pay approximately $33 or $2.75 per month more on a property assessed at $400,000. That is the average house assessment...

Building affordable housing: Clarington unlocks land to create diverse housing options

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington has entered a partnership with Durham Region Non-Profit Housing and Habitat for Humanity GTA to create an 84-unit mixed development that will bring new affordable housing to our community.

The Municipality has conditionally sold land located at 200 Baseline Road (at the northwest corner of Spry Avenue) in Bowmanville at a reduced price to support the development of these new housing units. The proposed development will include 52 units dedicated...