News and Public Notices

Clarington receives funding for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington has received a $166,080 grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to conduct a feasibility study that will help identify ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Municipal buildings. This grant, which is being provided through GMF’s Community Buildings Retrofit initiative, will help the Municipality respond to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Clarington will use this funding to undertake a study of greenhouse...

Newly transformed Veterans’ Square reopens to public

Clarington, Ontario – Veterans’ Square in Bowmanville has reopened following extensive renovations to create a new vibrant, welcoming, and accessible public space. Mayor Foster and members of Clarington Council, along with representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 and dignitaries, were on site to help mark the occasion.

Mayor Adrian Foster, members of Clarington Council, members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178, and Jamil Jivani, Member of Parliament gather at Vetarans’ Square in...

Be aware of unpaid parking ticket scam

We have been made aware of a recent scam in the area where residents are receiving text messages and emails from the Municipality about outstanding parking tickets, requesting they pay the outstanding fees online.

The Municipality of Clarington does not provide communications about outstanding parking tickets via text or email. If you receive one, do not click on the link and do not provide any personal or financial information. If you’re unsure about whether your parking ticket is legitimate,...

Newly renovated Orono Arena celebrates reopening with a free public skate

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to announce the reopening of Orono Arena following extensive renovations inside the building. Mayor Foster and members of Council, along with members of the Orono Amateur Athletic Association, officially marked the reopening with a complimentary public skate on September 28.

The $3 million renovation included replacing the refrigerated floor under the ice pad, upgrading the changing rooms and shower areas, and replacing the rubber...

Clarington designates the Orono Library under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

The Orono Library has been designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, solidifying its place as an integral part of the community’s history.

Located at 127 Church Street North, the property was built in 1882 and features an Italianate architectural style. In 2022, the Clarington Heritage Committee evaluated and recommended its designation due to the building’s cultural heritage value.

In collaboration with Clarington Library, Museums & Archives staff, accessibility upgrades were completed...