News and Public Notices

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster to mark the festival of Hanukkah

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement for the beginning of the celebration of Hanukkah.

“On behalf of Clarington Council, I want to offer you our sincerest wishes of health and happiness this Hanukkah and into the future. May the season bring blessings and peace to all those celebrating in our community.

This evening, Jewish members of our community welcome the beginning of Hanukkah. The Festival of Lights symbolizes the power of hope and...

Statement from the Mayor on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a day to remember all who have experienced gender-based violence and to mourn those we have lost to it.

Today, we remember the young women killed and injured in the violent act of misogyny that took place on December 6, 1989, at École Polytechnique Montreal. In...

Council Highlights from the November 20, 2023 meeting

Council advocates for creation of a Provincial lobbyist registry

Council is requesting that the Province create, define and administer a province-wide municipal lobbyist registry. Clarington currently has a code of conduct for Councillors and municipal staff in their interactions with lobbyists; a provincial registry would provide additional clarification, information and accountability.

Council adopted a resolution that calls on Ontario to amend the Municipal Act, 2001, in consultation with the...

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.”