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Clarington receives donation of 342 smoke and carbon monoxide alarms from Enbridge Gas

Clarington, Ontario – Enbridge Gas and Clarington Emergency and Fire Services (CEFS) have teamed up to help improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

CEFS received 342 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero–an annual Enbridge Gas campaign with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that takes place across Ontario. The alarms will be distributed throughout our community with a focus on those who are deemed...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on new energy announcement

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has released the following statement.

“I am thrilled the Provincial government has tasked Ontario Power Generation with bringing new power generation to Ontario.

In Clarington, we know the impact of a thriving clean energy sector. I’m excited for OPG’s continued success, innovation, and economic growth. This new energy production will create thousands of jobs and inject billions into Ontario’s economy.

Clarington is at the heart of Ontario’s...

Update on demolition activity on former Goodyear lands in Bowmanville

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is aware of recent demolition activities at the former Goodyear lands in Bowmanville, causing concerns about hazardous substances that may be present on the site from years of industrial activity. There is currently no approved development plan for these lands, nor an approved demolition permit for the main building.

As soon as the Municipality was made aware of the demolition activities, staff issued an Order to Comply under the Ontario...

Clarington is now on the GoHere Washroom App!

As part of our commitment to accessibility, Clarington has partnered with the GoHere App to help people find public washrooms on the go. The app was designed to help people with incontinence issues—particularly those with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis–but can be used by anyone.

This bathroom mapping app was launched by Crohn's and Colitis Canada and is designed to make life easier for people living with inflammatory bowel diseases. GoHere helps you find washrooms across Canada by mapping...

Statement from Mayor Foster on Transgender Day of Remembrance

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

“Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day to remember all who have endured anti-transgender violence and to mourn those who we have lost to hate.

In Canada and around the world, transgender, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people still face significant threats of violence. Clarington remains vehemently opposed to transphobia, hate, bigotry and discrimination in all forms...