Public Service Announcements

A Guide to Physical Distancing

To help flatten the curve and stop the spread of COVID-19, Clarington has created a guide to physical distancing. We are asking residents to use your best judgment and avoid going to places that may put your health and safety at risk. By protecting your health, you’re also helping to protect the health of others in our community.

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Clarington declares a local state of emergency – stay home, maintain physical distancing

Clarington April 1, 2020/-  The Municipality of Clarington has declared a local state of emergency as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Our message to residents: stay home, maintain physical distancing, do your part to protect your family, friends, neighbours and the community.

“The health and safety of our residents is our number one priority. As we enter week three of the crisis, we cannot let our guard down. We continue to see residents ignoring physical distancing. This is...

Clarington launches #SpreadLove social media campaign to spread good news and community unity

Clarington March 31, 2020/- As a show of community unity, the Municipality of Clarington is launching a #SpreadLove social media campaign as we unite to face the challenges of COVID-19. Clarington is asking all residents to join us in this campaign and show your love for your community while maintaining a safe physical distance.

“We are launching this campaign to encourage residents to stay social while physically distancing. As we all turn to social media for engagement and human contact, we can...

Clarington cancels spring recreation programs and sports field and facility permits

Clarington March 30, 2020/- As we continue to support social and physical distancing, the Municipality of Clarington is cancelling all spring recreation programming. Clarington is also cancelling indoor facility and sports field permits until May 31, 2020.

“The health and safety of our staff and residents are paramount during this COVID-19 pandemic. We are following public health direction and doing the right thing by cancelling these programs,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.

Residents will...

Durham Region declares state of emergency

Whitby, Ontario – Today, John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer made the following statement:

“Today, based on information collected over the last few days and in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, Regional Emergency Control Group, Regional Medical Officer of Health and Durham Emergency Management, I am declaring a State of Emergency in the Region of Durham.

This is a critical time in our efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Cases are climbing across Durham...