Community News

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington is removing tobogganing signs at municipal parks following some confusion in the community. The current signs, which imply tobogganing is prohibited, will be replaced with new signs indicating that residents may use the hills at their own risk.

Jan 16, 2023

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is proud to become the first municipality in the province to request a Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator (CIHA) order to fast-track new affordable housing.

Municipalities can use Ontario’s new CIHA tool to request expedited zoning for long-term care facilities, affordable housing, and economic development opportunities.

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

"The Provincial Government’s passing of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, has made significant changes to the Planning Act, Development Charges Act and Ontario Heritage Act, all of which impact how Clarington plans and pays for costs associated with growth.

With a limited ability to raise funds for critical projects, we find ourselves in a challenging position.

New citizen-centric ground floor

Clarington’s newly renovated citizen-centric ground floor has been unveiled at Town Hall. Front-line staff from throughout the building are now on one level and ready to help! Some of the services that can be accessed include:

• Payments (property taxes, parking tickets, etc.

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Emergency and Fire Services officially welcomed seven new firefighters to its ranks in a graduation ceremony held Wednesday night in Council Chambers.

The graduating class includes:

• Firefighter Allen Jewell
• Firefighter Lyubomyr Marmush
• Firefighter Marcus Moss
• Firefighter Meghan Naish (Valedictorian)
• Firefighter Kevin Noordstra
• Firefighter Christine Pilon
• Firefighter Katelynn Shields

“On behalf of all of Council, I extend my heartfelt thanks to all seven firefighters for.

Clarington is installing four new pedestrian crossovers in Bowmanville to help improve community safety and promote active transportation. Starting the week of November 21, 2022, work will begin to install pedestrian crossovers at the following locations:

• Mearns Avenue and Soper Creek Drive ( Nov 15, 2022
  

Clarington, Ontario – Work has finished on a ground-breaking project to extend Lake Road in Bowmanville.