News and Public Notices

Over $21,000 grant from Firehouse Subs Foundation boosts safety for Clarington firefighters

Clarington, Ontario — Clarington Emergency & Fire Services (CEFS) welcomed a $21,865 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. As Station 1 (Bowmanville) expands into a two-truck hall to better serve the community, the funding enabled the addition of a new gear extractor unit.

Gear extractors are specialized systems that remove harmful substances from bunker gear after exposure to smoke, chemicals, and other fire-related debris. This brings the total to five gear cleaning...

Stay safe and snow-ready this winter

The cold weather (and white fluffy stuff) has arrived, Clarington! To help the community stay safe and snow-ready, we’ve put together a list of important tips and reminders.

Whether it’s clearing snow from your sidewalk, parking wisely, or giving snowplows plenty of space, a little effort from everyone can make a big difference in keeping Clarington safe and accessible this winter.

Parking reminders

• Please ensure all vehicles are off the road to allow for snow-clearing operations.
• If you park on...

Your winter fun starts here! Winter program registration opens soon

Registration opens on Wednesday, December 10, at 7 a.m. for all winter 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.

If you can’t complete your registration right away, stay in the online queue. Remaining in the queue will hold your spot and allow you to complete your payment when it’s your turn.

New this winter 🆕

• Get a jump start on your New Year’s...

Statement from Mayor Foster on Transgender Day of Remembrance

As we mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today, we honour those whose lives have been lost and impacted by anti-transgender violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance is about standing up and speaking out about the hate and violent crimes against the transgender community and showing support and advocacy for the rights of trans, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse individuals.

Hate only tears us apart and divides our community. Let’s...

Clarington’s 2026 Budget Update focuses on affordability, community priorities, and long-term value

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington has released its proposed 2026 Budget Update. It’s designed to deliver on the 2024-27 Strategic Plan that reflects record public engagement and focuses on what residents said they care about most. If adopted, the average household would see a modest net increase of $1.08 weekly on Clarington’s third of the property tax bill (translating to a 0.99 per cent taxpayer increase). This is about $56.40 annually.

In the 2026 draft budget, the property tax...