Community News

Clarington meets target for new housing starts, denied Provincial funding

Clarington, Ontario – As municipalities across Ontario are being rewarded with funding for achieving their housing targets, Clarington has been denied its share.

Clarington achieved 955 new housing unit starts in 2023, exceeding the target of 953 set by the Province of Ontario and making the Municipality eligible for about $4 million from the Provincial Building Faster Fund. However, the Province of Ontario claims that Clarington only achieved 506 unit starts—or 53 per cent of its target—making...

Unlock summer fun: Explore Clarington’s new summer recreation programs

Summer is the perfect time to try something new. Our affordable and exciting recreation, fitness, 55+ Active Adults and swimming programs are a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and have fun this summer.

You can browse our summer programs today at www.clarington.net/BeActive, where you can sign up for an account, add your favourites to your wish list, update your profile and find more information.

Registration starts Wednesday, June 12 at 7 a.m. We encourage you to set aside some time...

Batter up! Celebrate the opening of Newcastle Community Park with family-friendly fun on June 1

Mark your calendars and join us for an afternoon of free family fun on June 1, from 3 to 6 p.m., as we celebrate the official opening of Newcastle Community Park!

The $3.5 million community park features new tennis and pickleball courts, a tournament-grade clay hardball diamond, a skateboard park, paved walkways, and a shade structure. Newcastle Community Park is located on the west side of Diane Hamre Recreation Complex,1780 Rudell Road, Newcastle.

Explore the new park and enjoy an afternoon jam-packed with fun,...

Clarington opens infant surrender site at Bowmanville Fire Station

Clarington, Ontario – Ontario’s first Hope’s Cradle, a place where parents may safely surrender an infant, is operational at the Bowmanville Fire Station, 2430 Highway 2 in Clarington.

Clarington Emergency and Fire Services partnered with Calgary-based registered charity Gems for Gems to open the Hope’s Cradle. Clarington Council joined Gems for Gems to officially open the site on May 16.

“This site has the potential to save a life. I truly hope it’s never needed, but better it’s there and never...

Statement from Mayor Foster on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today in Clarington, we renew our commitment to foster a culture of inclusion and respect for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Far too many 2SLGBTQIA+ people still face discrimination, and we stand with them in their fight for equality and justice. We condemn any form of discrimination...