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Clarington buys sidewalk snow-clearing equipment

Council awarded the contract to purchase five new tractors for arterial sidewalk winter maintenance.Before finalizing the purchase, Public Works staff visited two local municipalities with similar machines in their fleet to evaluate the equipment.

• Council Highlights

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement: 

 “Today, the Government of Ontario announced it is expanding strong mayor powers to 26 fast-growing communities with populations of 100,000 or more. Clarington is on that list.

"We were delighted to hear that the Ontario government has announced that a contract has been awarded to advance planning to extend the GO train service to Bowmanville.  

The announcement demonstrates what can be accomplished when different levels of government work together.

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:

“ Jun 16, 2023

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington’s Chief Administrative Officer, Mary-Anne Dempster, has issued the following statement:

“Clarington staff have prepared a report outlining proposed changes to the way our emergency and fire services are delivered in the community. The recommendations, which will be considered by Council on June 19, will help to ensure we continue to provide our services in an efficient way and meet the high standard of safety our residents expect and deserve.

Following a review of emergency response, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services recommending a multi-year approach to prepare for future growth.

Staff in the Emergency and Fire Services Department have drafted a recommendation report for Council consideration at the June 19, 2023, Joint Committee Meeting.

• Community News

Clarington, Ontario – In an ongoing commitment to promoting equity, inclusivity, and social justice, the Municipality of Clarington has launched a survey to engage with individuals who have experienced or witnessed racism and discrimination in the community. The findings from the survey will form the foundation of an evidence-based Anti-Racism and Discrimination strategy.

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington firefighters rescued two dogs, an alert Pug and an unconscious Chocolate Labrador Retriever, from a Courtice house fire on Saturday, May 27.

The call came in at 9:48 p.

Throughout the month of June, Clarington comes together as a community to honour, celebrate, and support our 2SLGBTQIA+ residents, their contributions, and the progress we have made toward equality and inclusivity.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community and reflect on the challenges they have triumphed over and those that persist.