News and Public Notices

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Ramadan

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark Ramadan, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“As Clarington's Islamic community begins the holy month of Ramadan, it is a moment to reflect on the core values of compassion, gratitude, and generosity that this period embodies. For many, this month will be a time of dedicated prayer, fasting, charity, and introspection.

On behalf of Clarington Council, we extend our sincere wishes for a peaceful, blessed, and spiritually enriching...

Public Meeting Notice: proposed developments in Hampton, Newtonville and Bowmanville

Three development proposals* will be coming to the Planning and Development Committee on Monday, March 17, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. – and we want to hear from you!

*Please note this is not an approved project – it is the start of the planning process. The Municipality of Clarington is required to process every development application it receives. Our professional staff rigorously evaluate the merits and suitability of each application, which includes comments like yours.

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Update: Clarington has lifted the Significant Weather Event

Update: Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10 a.m. – Thanks to the tireless efforts of our dedicated Public Works team and improved weather conditions, the Municipality of Clarington has declared an end to the Significant Weather Event.

Our crews worked hard over the past week to plow through heavy snowfall accumulation and restore our roads, sidewalks and trails to meet the minimum maintenance standards. While the Significant Weather Event has been lifted, this does not mean our crews aren’t still...

Trees for Rural Roads Program - now accepting 2025 applications!

The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to once again offer the Trees for Rural Roads program for 2025! Applications are now being accepted until March 31, 2025.

Each spring, trees are offered free of charge to rural residents to be planted by the landowner on their private property adjacent to municipal roadways. Participants have their choice of selection of native tree species and must adhere to a set of program guidelines, available at www.clarington.net/TreesForRuralRoads.

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Spring into fun: Register on March 5 for exciting recreation programs!

📅 Mark your calendars — spring registration is coming up!

Registration for Clarington residents opens on March 5 at 7 a.m. for all spring swimming lessons, group fitness classes, 55+ Active Adult programs and recreation programs for all ages. We encourage you to set aside some time for registration due to the high demand.

Get ready to register

You can browse our spring programs today at www.clarington.net/BeActive, where you can sign up for an account, add your favourites to your wish list, update...