News and Public Notices

Clarington unveils designs for the municipality’s first-ever outdoor refrigerated skating rink

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington will soon begin construction on a refrigerated outdoor skating rink at the Courtice Community Complex—the first of its kind in the municipality.

The facility, which is expected to open for the 2024-25 skating season, features a refrigerated ice surface bordered by a rubber skate mat, ample lighting for evening use, covered and uncovered chairs and benches, two gas fire pits and a warming room.

The rink will provide residents of all ages with an opportunity to enjoy...

Statement from Mayor Foster on Transgender Day of Visibility

Clarington, Ontario —To mark Transgender Day of Visibility, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Each year on March 31, we mark Transgender Day of Visibility, a celebration of the joy and resilience of transgender, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people across the world. We stand with them in honouring their strength and their unbreakable spirit.

As we strive to increase the visibility of trans people and their achievements, we must also pledge to fight against...

Clarington’s expertise goes global at Nuclear Energy Summit

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington, as a founding member of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC), joined heads of state, representatives from the nuclear industry and non-governmental organizations at the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, Belgium, to highlight the role of local government as a partner in safe and responsible nuclear energy production.

“As a proud host community, we are committed to supporting clean energy initiatives that benefit...

Have your say on the new Rose Park playground in Newtonville

Clarington is building a new park in Newtonville, and we’d like to hear from you!

Rose Park, located at 79 Rose Crescent, will enhance the neighbourhood's recreational, leisure and amenity offerings. The parkette will include a junior and senior playground, swings, a shade structure, park pathways, seating, and open green space. The new park is expected to open to the public in fall 2024.

Visit www.clarington.net/RosePark to view the park design and take the survey by April 15, 2024. You can...

Council Highlights from the March 25, 2024 meeting

Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan moves forward

Council received a progress update on the Municipality’s proposed Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. 

Clarington engaged with residents to ask them about their priorities for parks, recreation and culture. Residents shared their opinions and recommendations online, at public open houses and in stakeholder focus groups. 3,203 surveys were submitted, representing over 8,000 people across all age groups.

Clarington’s parks, recreation, and culture is viewed...