Press Releases

March 10 Update: Fire in Downtown Bowmanville

Update March 10 at 3 p.m. - The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) is continuing their fire investigation, which is anticipated to continue through this week. To allow better access for investigation, the OFM will begin precise excavation to remove portions of some buildings, which may include front facades.

Once the investigation has concluded, decisions will be made about the structural integrity of surrounding buildings and orders will be issued to property owners to outline next steps.

March 9 Update: Fire in downtown Bowmanville

Update March 9 at 1 p.m. - Clarington continues to work through response and recovery to the tragic fire in downtown Bowmanville on March 6. As of March 9, the site remains under investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshal.

Durham Region’s Emergency Social Services Team continues to support displaced residents with immediate needs and pathways to income and employment support and longer-term housing.

Supporting displaced residents with donations

Clarington is a community that cares, and it has been...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on International Women’s Day

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark International Women’s Day, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the extraordinary social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls in Clarington and around the globe. Thanks to the persistent efforts of determined women throughout history, we have made hard-won strides toward gender equality.

Yet, for women and their allies, there is still much work to be done to...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Kwanzaa

Clarington, Ontario – To mark the beginning of Kwanzaa celebrations, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“I wish a joyous Kwanzaa to all those celebrating in our community.

Today marks the beginning of the annual African American and Pan-African holiday celebration of African culture, community and family. In our community, many will gather with family and friends to commemorate their rich heritage and celebrate their hopes for the future.

On behalf of Clarington...

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...