Community News

New playground equipment coming to parks in Burketon, Haydon, Kendal, Newtonville and Orono

Clarington residents will soon see new playground equipment at the following parks:

• Burketon Park
• Harvey Jackson Park
• Haydon Hall Parkette
• Ina Brown Parkette
• Peters Pike Parkette

Crews will work throughout May and June to remove the existing equipment that has reached its end of life and install new play structures. New benches and waste receptacles will also be added, along with trail improvements.

Temporary fencing has been erected around the construction areas, and we remind residents to stay a...

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers strengthen our community

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers play an important role in the community. They ensure that standards are upheld and rules followed, which can often be accomplished by educating the community about our various by-laws. An Officer’s goal is to maintain consistent standards for everyone and to improve safety in the neighbourhoods where we all live, work and play. Our Officers follow the Municipal Law Enforcement Policy to ensure that the process is transparent, consistent, fair, and unbiased.

‘Act on Litter’ and help put litter in its proper place

Each year, the second Tuesday of May marks the Provincial Day of Action on Litter, an initiative to raise awareness of the impacts of waste on our environment and encourage everyone to do their part to help keep our environment clean and healthy for generations to come. This year, the Provincial Day of Action on Litter is May 9, 2023.

We all play a role in reducing the amount of waste going to landfills. Together, we can take action at home and in the community by reducing, diverting, or...

Statement from Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster on Earth Day

Clarington, Ontario –  The Municipality is releasing the following statement on behalf of Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.

“Today on Earth Day, we celebrate how fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful setting and come together to work towards better protecting the environment.

In recent years, Clarington has launched new energy conservation initiatives through the Climate Action Plan, banned single-use plastic straws in municipal facilities, and expanded our active transportation network of...

Clarington commemorates International Women’s Day

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is proud to observe International Women’s Day.

As Clarington continues striving to forge an inclusive, equitable work culture where everyone has an opportunity to thrive, the Municipality of Clarington is proud to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and successes of the incredible women in Clarington’s workforce.

Today, the Municipality is amplifying the visibility of women in Clarington’s workforce and celebrating their achievements...