Community News

Clarington May 12, 2020/- Clarington has seen a 42 per cent increase in fires in 2020 compared to the previous year. The statistics across Ontario are much more sobering; the Province has reported a 65 per cent increase in fire fatalities in 2020 compared to the same period last year.

Clarington May 7, 2020- The Municipality of Clarington has partnered with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) as part of a long-term initiative to create a diversity and inclusion staff program.

“As the fabric of our society continues to change, Clarington is a proactive employer, making matters of diversity and inclusion a priority.

Clarington March 3, 2020/- Clarington residents will see a 2.2 per cent increase on the local portion of their tax bills.

Clarington March 3, 2020/- Clarington Council has declared a climate emergency highlighting its commitment to protecting the community and ecosystems from climate change.

By declaring a climate emergency, Clarington joins more than 400 local Canadian municipalities, 1,300 governments in 25 countries and the Region of Durham in a collective commitment to respond to climate change.

Clarington February 19, 2020/- Clarington’s downtowns will soon become more vibrant thanks to decorative public art pieces that will be installed in Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle and Orono. The project is funded through a $110,000 grant from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).

Clarington January 23, 2020/- Clarington received the 2019 Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Project of the Year award for the Mill Street South transportation improvement project. The Municipality accepted the award in partnership with CIMA+ and M & S Architectural Ltd.

Clarington January 7, 2020/- Inspect your chimney every year. That’s the message from Clarington Fire Chief Gord Weir after crews responded to a chimney fire in north Clarington Monday afternoon.