News and Public Notices

Mayor Foster recognizes ‘iconic’ residents who serve the unsheltered

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

“This week, we recognized an incredible group of citizens in our community. Local faith communities, service clubs, and not-for-profit organizations came together to create a grassroots support system for the unsheltered in Bowmanville. They call themselves ICONIC, otherwise known as the Integrated Community Outreach Network in Clarington. And the work they’ve done this winter is just that, iconic.

During the...

Clarington residents urged to stay away from fox family in Courtice

A fox family has made a home in Courtice, and while they’re an adorable sight, Clarington’s Animal Services Division is urging residents to give them space.

Staff have seen a significant rise in the number of people gathering to get a peek at the foxes, blocking the sidewalk and forcing children and pedestrians onto the grass and away from designated crossings. This is not only disturbing local wildlife, but is also creating unsafe conditions for pedestrians, students and Clarington crossing...

Hard hats on! Construction begins on new outdoor skating rink in Newcastle

Clarington, Ontario – Construction is officially underway at Diane Hamre Recreation Complex as crews begin work on Clarington’s second outdoor refrigerated skating rink, which is set to open this winter. Similar to the outdoor rink in Courtice, the Newcastle rink will feature a refrigerated ice surface bordered by a rubber skate mat, plenty of seating, lighting for evening use, a gas fire pit and a warming room.

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council on-site as crews break ground...

Statement from Mayor Foster on International Transgender Day of Visibility

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark International Transgender Day of Visibility, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today, we celebrate the vibrant and fearless authenticity of the transgender community in Clarington and beyond. On Transgender Day of Visibility, we honour the joy and strength of transgender, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people.

In Clarington, we strive to be a place where everyone feels welcomed and safe to be who they are, free from fear of...

Clarington’s first-ever Year in Review highlights progress on key community priorities in 2024

Clarington, ON - On March 24, The Municipality of Clarington released its first-ever Year in Review with over 60 stories that highlight progress in 2024 on community priorities outlined in the 2024-27 Strategic Plan. Readers get an inside look at many fresh ideas and firsts for the Municipality of Clarington, helping to pave the way toward a vibrant future for residents and businesses to continue to thrive in.

Read the 2024 Year in Review to see the progress in making Clarington’s priorities a...