News and Public Notices

Applications now open for Clarington’s 2026 Community Funding Program

Calling all not-for-profit and community-based organizations serving Clarington! Our Community Funding Program is now accepting applications for 2026 grants.

This program offers up to $5,000 in financial support to organizations that align with Clarington’s strategic priorities. We encourage all eligible organizations to apply online through Service Clarington. Applications are open until January 31, 2026. See if your organization is eligible at www.clarington.net/Funding.

To help guide applicants...

Clarington’s 2026 Budget Update deemed adopted, bringing real value to local neighbourhoods

On December 12, 2025, Clarington’s 2026 Budget Update was deemed adopted. It includes updates to the 2024-27 Multi-Year Operating Budget to meet evolving community needs.

“What we have here is a big, bold, budget-friendly plan that will make local life better today and build a lasting legacy for tomorrow. Whether you’re moving here to raise a family, building a business, or calling Clarington home for a lifetime, you’ll get to enjoy the benefits of these investments for years to come,” said Mayor...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Hanukkah

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

“Happy Hanukkah! Tonight, our Jewish neighbours will begin lighting the menorah for the Festival of Lights. This tradition highlights the strength that comes from faith and perseverance in even the darkest times. To all those celebrating, I hope your Hanukkah is filled with love and peace. May the lights you share this season glow with warmth and spark hope for the future."

Clarington is getting spruced up with forestry work

Crews will be pruning trees in residential areas across Clarington to help keep our neighbourhoods beautiful, our community safe, and our trees healthy. In the coming weeks, crews will be conducting block pruning, which may cause minor disruptions for pedestrian traffic.

Block pruning is a beneficial and important practice that promotes safe tree structure while improving the overall health of our trees. This work will involve:

• Removing dead, diseased, broken or dangerous branches
• Pruning for...

Statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women reminds us of the tragic events at École Polytechnique on December 6, 1989, and honours all victims and survivors of gender-based violence. Sadly, this issue continues to deeply impact our community.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a devastating reality, claiming lives far too often. I invite you to join us for Lives Lost, Voices Raised: Confronting the...