News and Public Notices

Clarington declares a climate emergency as it works to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions

Clarington March 3, 2020/- Clarington Council has declared a climate emergency highlighting its commitment to protecting the community and ecosystems from climate change.

By declaring a climate emergency, Clarington joins more than 400 local Canadian municipalities, 1,300 governments in 25 countries and the Region of Durham in a collective commitment to respond to climate change.

“We acknowledge that climate change is a global issue and one of the biggest problems of our lifetime. As a municipality,...

Regional Council focuses on sustainability with Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant upgrades

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is meeting the growing needs of the Newcastle community in Clarington by increasing the capacity of the Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP)—the facility that receives and treats sanitary sewage for the local community. Today, Regional Council approved the project to upgrade the plant. 

“With all of the new residential and commercial developments planned in the near future for Newcastle, more wastewater treatment capacity at...

Planning eUpdate - February 20, 2020

Temporary Sales Office at Prestonvale Road and Bloor Street

File Number: SPA2020-0001
Address: 2111 Prestonvale Road, Courtice

National Homes (Prestonvale) Inc. has submitted a Site Plan application to permit a temporary Sales Office for the sale of new homes in a plan of subdivision. Located on the north-east corner of Prestonvale Road and Bloor Street, the proposed office is 125.98 square metres with 13 parking spaces and 2 barrier-free parking spaces. The proposed office is made up of shipping...

Lake Ontario Shoreline Hazards Management Plan Update

Phase 3 – Call for Comments

PORT HOPE, February 25, 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.

Shoreline management combines knowledge and understanding of water impacts such as wave uprush, sediment movement, and flooding...

Metrolinx confirms GO Lakeshore East Extension decision

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; Dan Carter, Mayor of the City of Oshawa; and Adrian Foster, Mayor of the Municipality of Clarington:

“Today, the Metrolinx Board of Directors endorsed the GO East Rail Extension through Oshawa to Bowmanville in Clarington, featuring four new station stops located along the Canadian Pacific mainline north of Highway 401.

These stations—located...