News and Public Notices

Lake Ontario Shoreline Hazards Management Plan Update: Phase 4 – Draft Final Report Comments

PORT HOPE, June 19, 2020 - In 1990, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, in partnership with Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and Lower Trent Region Conservation Authority, completed a Shoreline Management Plan for the Lake Ontario shoreline to guide shoreline management within their respective jurisdictions.

Shorelines are forever changing, and the 1990 Plan required updating to reflect these changes. Zuzek Incorporated, out of Waterdown ON, was retained to update...

Mandatory water restrictions for Newcastle and Newtonville

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents and businesses in Newcastle and Newtonville of mandatory water restrictions during the extreme hot weather. Residents and businesses are required to discontinue all non-essential indoor and outdoor water use during this time.

When: Effective immediately.

Where: Newcastle and Newtonville in the Municipality of Clarington.

Why: Water use restrictions are necessary to maintain adequate water levels to deal with emergencies,...

Council Highlights from the June 15, 2020 meeting

Council adopts a new guide to help identify outdoor recreation facility needs for residents now and in the future  

Clarington Council has approved the 2020 Outdoor Recreation Needs Assessment (ORNA). This document is a guide to assist Municipal staff as they plan improvements to existing facilities and as they look to build new outdoor recreation facilities based on community needs today and for the next 15 years. The ORNA guide is based on a comprehensive...

Regional Chair proclaims Indigenous People’s Week in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“On behalf of Durham Regional Council, it is my pleasure to proclaim June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the week of June 21 to 27 as Indigenous People’s Week in Durham Region.

These important dates honour the cultural diversity and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis people of Canada.

In Durham Region,...

Clarington unveils plan for a cautious reopening

Clarington June 19, 2020/- As we enter Stage 2 of Ontario's framework to reopening the Province, the Municipality of Clarington is taking a cautious approach to reopening its amenities and services to protect staff and public health. Clarington has prepared a list of services and amenities showing what is opening, including our splash pads and summer camps.

Below is a list that outlines what is open and closed. Details and guidelines for rules of use will be released in the next few weeks on Clarington's...