Press Releases

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Christmas

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

“To all those celebrating Christmas, I want to wish you a merry holiday filled with joy and warmth. May the season’s blessings bring you precious time to connect with family, friends, and neighbours.

This Christmas, our community has a lot to be grateful for. We have so many wonderful residents who give their time and effort to bring cheer and comfort to those who are less fortunate. I want to thank...

Enbridge Gas Assists Clarington Emergency and Fire Services in Supporting Firefighter Training

Clarington, Ontario – Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) is helping Clarington Emergency and Fire Services (CEFS) purchase firefighting training materials through Safe Community Project Assist—a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge Gas operates.

Councillor Sami Elhajjeh, Ward 1, Clarington; Councillor Lloyd Rang, Ward 2, Clarington; David Speed,...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on 2024-2027 budget

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement on the Municipality’s first multi-year budget.

“I want to make something very clear: Clarington residents are getting a good deal on their property taxes. Compared to other nearby municipalities, Clarington has provided, and continues to provide, similar services at a significantly lower cost to the taxpayers.

Earlier this week, Clarington’s first four-year budget was adopted. I believe it is important to...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster to mark the festival of Hanukkah

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement for the beginning of the celebration of Hanukkah.

“On behalf of Clarington Council, I want to offer you our sincerest wishes of health and happiness this Hanukkah and into the future. May the season bring blessings and peace to all those celebrating in our community.

This evening, Jewish members of our community welcome the beginning of Hanukkah. The Festival of Lights symbolizes the power of hope and...

Statement from the Mayor on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a day to remember all who have experienced gender-based violence and to mourn those we have lost to it.

Today, we remember the young women killed and injured in the violent act of misogyny that took place on December 6, 1989, at École Polytechnique Montreal. In...