Community News

Hard hats on! Construction begins on new outdoor skating rink in Newcastle

Clarington, Ontario – Construction is officially underway at Diane Hamre Recreation Complex as crews begin work on Clarington’s second outdoor refrigerated skating rink, which is set to open this winter. Similar to the outdoor rink in Courtice, the Newcastle rink will feature a refrigerated ice surface bordered by a rubber skate mat, plenty of seating, lighting for evening use, a gas fire pit and a warming room.

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council on-site as crews break ground...

Clarington is getting spruced up with forestry work

Certain residential areas will benefit from forestry work that keeps our neighborhoods beautiful, our community safe and our trees healthy. In the coming weeks, crews will be conducting block pruning, which may cause minor disruptions for pedestrian traffic.

Block pruning is an important practice that promotes safe tree structure while improving the overall health of our trees. This work will involve:

• Removing dead, diseased, broken or dangerous branches
• Pruning for clearance over roadways, public...

Statement from Mayor Foster on International Transgender Day of Visibility

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark International Transgender Day of Visibility, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today, we celebrate the vibrant and fearless authenticity of the transgender community in Clarington and beyond. On Transgender Day of Visibility, we honour the joy and strength of transgender, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people.

In Clarington, we strive to be a place where everyone feels welcomed and safe to be who they are, free from fear of...

Fox family in Courtice: Let’s keep them safe

A fox family has made a home in Courtice, and while they’re an adorable sight, Clarington’s Animal Services Division is asking residents to give them space.

The mother fox is busy raising her kits, and they will naturally move on once they are strong and ready. While it’s exciting to see wildlife up close, feeding them or trying to approach them can do more harm than good. If they become too comfortable around humans, they may struggle to survive on their own in the wild. Keep pets on a leash...

Clarington’s first-ever Year in Review highlights progress on key community priorities in 2024

Clarington, ON - On March 24, The Municipality of Clarington released its first-ever Year in Review with over 60 stories that highlight progress in 2024 on community priorities outlined in the 2024-27 Strategic Plan. Readers get an inside look at many fresh ideas and firsts for the Municipality of Clarington, helping to pave the way toward a vibrant future for residents and businesses to continue to thrive in.

Read the 2024 Year in Review to see the progress in making Clarington’s priorities a...