Press Releases

Clarington Council celebrates reopening of expanded Newcastle Memorial Arena

Clarington, Ontario – After six months of extensive renovations, the Municipality of Clarington celebrated the reopening of the Newcastle Memorial Arena.

On November 25, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially reopen the facility. They were joined by Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham; members of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Board; municipal staff; and members of the public. Following the ceremony, attendees and members of the community were...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster calling for peace in the Middle East

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

“We are thankful for the recent pause in the devastating war in the Middle East and hope this is the first step towards sustainable, lasting peace and understanding in the region. The destruction, hardship, and death among the peoples living there has been unfathomable, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are suffering.”

New electric vehicle chargers in Clarington

Clarington, Ontario – New electric vehicle chargers are available at municipal facilities across Clarington. It’s part of the Municipality’s journey to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 under its Corporate Climate Action Plan.

Level 2 chargers are now available for public use at the Orono Library. Chargers for fleet use were also added to Fire Station #1 in Bowmanville and Fire Station #4 in Courtice. The new locations targeted workplaces to support the transition to electric...

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster Releases Proposed Multi-Year Budget

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington is planning for a prosperous future with A Plan for Growth: Clarington's Proposed 2024-27 Budget.

If adopted, the Municipality’s first multi-year budget will provide stability and predictability for Clarington families and businesses so that they can plan for their future with confidence.

A Plan for Growth would also take significant steps to implement Clarington’s 2024-27 Strategic Plan. It would take action to plan responsibly for growth; provide efficient, modern...

Statement from Mayor Foster on Transgender Day of Remembrance

Clarington, Ontario – As we raised the flag for Transgender Day of Remembrance, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day that honours the memory of Trans, Non-Binary, 2-Spirit, and gender diverse people we have lost to anti-transgender violence. This is a day to stand together against the intolerance and violence faced by Transgender members of our community. We are committed to educating ourselves, building awareness, and...