Press Releases

Statement from Mayor Foster on International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:

“Today, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, we mark International Day to Combat Islamophobia. We remember all the people around the world who have been victims of intolerance and religious hatred. In our community and country, prejudice and religious hatred is never acceptable.

We need to embrace every opportunity to promote knowledge and understanding...

Statement from Mayor Foster on the loss of former MP Kim Rudd

Clarington, Ontario – The following statement has been released by Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster, expressing condolences on the death of former Member of Parliament Kim Rudd:

“On behalf of Council and the Municipality of Clarington, I want to express our sincerest sympathy to MP Rudd’s family, friends and everyone grieving her loss. I am genuinely saddened to hear about the recent passing of our former MP, who represented east Clarington.

She was a dedicated public servant, entrepreneur, and...

Clarington Mayor praises new life-saving cancer treatments to be produced locally

Clarington, Ontario –Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:

“We are thrilled that another critical medical isotope will now be produced right here at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, helping to make life-saving cancer treatments more easily available to those who need them.

The Yttrium-90 isotope, or Y-90, can be used as a targeted radiation therapy to destroy liver cancer cells and shrink tumours. These important isotopes will be harvested from Darlington and...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on the beginning of Ramadan

Clarington, Ontario – At the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“On behalf of Clarington Council, we want to sincerely wish a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to all those celebrating in our community.

For many in our community, this month is dedicated to fasting, reflection, charity and prayer. It is an opportunity to reflect on the values of compassion, gratitude and generosity that are at the heart of this celebration.

To...

Mayor Foster issues statement of condolence on the loss of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

Clarington, Ontario – The following statement has been released by Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster on the death of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada, at age 84. Prime Minister Mulroney died on Thursday, February 29.  

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. On behalf of Council and the Municipality of Clarington, I want to express our deepest condolences to his family and all those...