What's up in Clarington? - Summer 2022

It is not uncommon to see foxes and coyotes in urban areas of Clarington, but do you know what to do if you encounter a wild animal that doesn’t run away?

Clap your hands or make noise to ensure your presence is known. Keep pets on a leash when walking them outside, and don’t leave them unattended in your backyard. If an animal confronts you, don’t turn your back and run. Slowly back away to safety.

View more tips for living safely and peacefully with wild animals.

Clarington builds its green fleet with new EVs

Clarington has added seven new electric vehicles (EVs) to its light-duty fleet and built eight new charging stations for corporate and public use as it continues to take action to reduce corporate carbon emissions.

The purchase of the new EVs is a key step in Clarington’s Five-Year Electric Vehicle Action Plan (EVAP), which outlines the transition of the municipal fleet to zero-emissions electric vehicles by 2026, as existing fleet vehicles reach the end of their service life. The EVAP also guides the expansion of the EV charging network to include 60 charging points across the Municipality by the end of 2026 to support the municipal fleet and public vehicles.

Visit www.clarington.net/EVs  or more information.

We Care, We Can Awareness Month

Clarington helped kick off the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation’s ‘We Care, We Can’ Awareness Month by raising a flag at Town Hall to support community-wide efforts to raise funds for the hospital redevelopment and expansion. The Municipality has donated $5 million to this project. The community can help by donating, becoming a sponsor, or holding a fundraising event.

Find out how you can help by visiting www.bowhf.com.

Looking for a venue for your next party?

We have some great facilities and spaces for your next party, banquet, meeting, or special event. You can access swimming pools, ice pads, meeting rooms, fitness space, gymnasiums, squash courts, and so much more. Our parks and sports fields are available for your next game, practice, family reunion or picnic.

Visit www.clarington.net/Rentals for a full list of facilities and fill out the Rental Request form to book your space today.

Mark your calendar!

Registration for fall programs starts September 7 at 7 a.m.

• Swimming lessons
• Recreation programs
• 55+ Active Adults
• Group Fitness Classes

Visit www.clarington.net/BeActive to learn more.

Lessons learned in the wake of massive Ontario storm

Following the Province-wide storm on May 21, cleanup efforts across the Municipality have been ongoing. Throughout June, Clarington’s Works Department crews launched a municipal-wide curbside storm debris collection program, gathering trees and fallen branches from residents for disposal. We also received questions about financial assistance for residents hit hard by the storm and want to share some important information.

The Province offers the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program, which is activated by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the event of a natural disaster after an assessment is made of the area affected. The Province determines if the damage sustained to an area warrants program activation and whether applicants qualify for funding support. For more information on the program, contact the Province directly at 1-877-822-0116 or DisasterAssistance@Ontario.ca.

We want to remind residents to be ready in an emergency. Prepare an emergency kit that will last at least 72 hours following an event.

For information on what to include in your emergency kit, visit www.clarington.net/EmergencyPreparedness.