Press Releases

Clarington’s Fire Chief reminds residents to clear snow around fire hydrants

Clarington, Ontario –  Following a fire in Newtownville last night, Clarington’s Fire Chief reminds residents to remove any snow accumulated around fire hydrants.

“Fire can quickly grow in size, and seconds count. By making sure all fire hydrants are fully accessible, you are helping our fire crews access the hydrant quickly so they can save your home and property,” said Fire Chief Mariano Perini.

Clarington Emergency and Fire services received a call at 9:14 p.m. about a fire in a residential...

Every second counts. Working smoke alarms save lives.

Clarington, Ontario – A smoke alarm alerted a Courtice resident last night to a fire in the house. The occupant was able to leave safely and call for help – smoke alarms save lives, make sure yours is working.

Clarington Emergency and Fire Services arrived on the scene of a fully engulfed bungalow late yesterday. The emergency call came in at 7:23 p.m. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The homeowner was able to get out safely and was assessed by EMS.

A total of five trucks and more than 20 firefighters...

Joining the team: Municipality of Clarington welcomes Mary-Anne Dempster as the new CAO

Clarington, Ontario – On behalf of Council and the entire Corporation, I am pleased to welcome Mary-Anne Dempster - Clarington’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), to our team.

Ms. Dempster joins Clarington from the City of Richmond Hill, where she has been the City Manager since 2020. She has spearheaded the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has been instrumental in improving service delivery through innovative ideas and the use of technology. Ms. Dempster has 26 years of managerial...

COVID-19 relief: Clarington defers tax payments for 60 days without penalty or interest

Clarington, Ontario – To ease the financial burden of the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on residents, the Municipality of Clarington is once again implementing a 60-day deferral of taxes without interest and penalties for qualifying taxpayers.

“This latest round of Public Health measures imposed in January has forced business closures impacting many taxpayers and causing financial hardship, stress and burden. By deferring tax payment for 60 days and waiving penalties, we are offering a small...

Forging a future path while conserving history: Clarington creates a plan to protect Camp 30

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington is working with the Jury Lands Foundation to implement the future vision for the historically and culturally significant Camp 30 property in Bowmanville. The vision is to repurpose these buildings using a process called adaptive reuse, allowing the space to serve another function while conserving its history.

In December, Council approved an Official Plan amendment setting out parameters for residential development with park space for the Jury Lands, including Camp...