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Clarington, Ontario – Clarington's Orono Town Hall is open again following some key accessibility improvements, including a new elevator and a barrier-free washroom.

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Clarington, Ontario –  Clarington Emergency and Fire Services (CEFS) are helping homeowners pick up the pieces after an accidental fire destroyed their home on Sunday afternoon in Newtonville. The homeowners were able to escape safely but lost everything in the fire.

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington has received $58,760 to enhance accessibility in our parks and along our outdoor nature trails by installing charging stations for mobility devices, including scooters and powered wheelchairs. The Clarington Charges Forward initiative is funded in part by a grant from the Inclusive Communities program awarded by the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility.

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Emergency and Fire Services Chief Gord Weir is asking residents to be careful when using the self-cleaning feature on an oven as it can become a fire hazard.

“Never leave your oven unattended when you set the self-cleaning option.

Clarington, Ontario –  Clarington Council has approved the

Clarington, Ontario –  Clarington Council has approved the 2021 Municipal Budget, which includes a 2.04 per cent increase on the Clarington portion of the tax levy.

Clarington, Ontario - Clarington Council recognized two local businesses and a not-for-profit organization for their commitment to accessibility and inclusion during a virtual ceremony held on December 2, 2020. Foodland Newcastle, Hooper’s Jewellers and the Rotary Club of Bowmanville - Grocery Delivery Program were all honoured for taking steps to remove barriers and to ensure that people of all abilities can access their services.

Clarington November 25, 2020/- Following an overnight house fire, Clarington Fire Chief Gord Weir is reminding residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms on every level of their home ahead of the holiday season. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services responded to a house fire in Orono just east of Highway 35/115.

Clarington October 14, 2020/- Clarington is launching a new safety initiative to assist first responders in locating remote rural properties quickly in emergencies. Clarington has partnered with the Region of Durham and