Press Releases

Clarington meets target for new housing starts, denied Provincial funding

Clarington, Ontario – As municipalities across Ontario are being rewarded with funding for achieving their housing targets, Clarington has been denied its share.

Clarington achieved 955 new housing unit starts in 2023, exceeding the target of 953 set by the Province of Ontario and making the Municipality eligible for about $4 million from the Provincial Building Faster Fund. However, the Province of Ontario claims that Clarington only achieved 506 unit starts—or 53 per cent of its target—making...

Statement from Mayor Foster on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today in Clarington, we renew our commitment to foster a culture of inclusion and respect for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Far too many 2SLGBTQIA+ people still face discrimination, and we stand with them in their fight for equality and justice. We condemn any form of discrimination...

Clarington By-law Officers facing harassment, abuse

Clarington’s Municipal Law Enforcement Officers play an important role in maintaining a safe and vibrant community. They investigate and enforce municipal by-laws such as parking, property standards, zoning,  signs, noise, licensing and more.

Recently, there has been an increase in instances of aggressive, inappropriate and abusive behaviour toward Clarington’s Municipal Law Enforcement Officers. These actions will not be tolerated and have resulted in serious legal consequences.

Municipal Law...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Red Dress Day

Clarington, Ontario – To mark Red Dress Day, also known as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:

“Today, we remember the Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit People who have gone missing or been murdered in Canada. We honour all the lives lost and those whose lives have been forever changed by this violence.

The red dress symbolizes the pain and loss felt by survivors and...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on National Day of Mourning

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark National Day of Mourning, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today, on the National Day of Mourning, we remember and honour the workers who have been killed or injured on the job and keep their loved ones in our thoughts. We pause to pay tribute to all those who were killed, injured, or made ill because of workplace accidents.

On behalf of Clarington Council, I want to express our sympathy and support to all those who live with the...