Press Releases

Clarington Council celebrates reopening of expanded Newcastle Memorial Arena

Clarington, Ontario – After six months of extensive renovations, the Municipality of Clarington celebrated the reopening of the Newcastle Memorial Arena.

On November 25, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially reopen the facility. They were joined by Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham; members of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Board; municipal staff; and members of the public. Following the ceremony, attendees and members of the community were...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster calling for peace in the Middle East

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

“We are thankful for the recent pause in the devastating war in the Middle East and hope this is the first step towards sustainable, lasting peace and understanding in the region. The destruction, hardship, and death among the peoples living there has been unfathomable, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are suffering.”

New electric vehicle chargers in Clarington

Clarington, Ontario – New electric vehicle chargers are available at municipal facilities across Clarington. It’s part of the Municipality’s journey to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 under its Corporate Climate Action Plan.

Level 2 chargers are now available for public use at the Orono Library. Chargers for fleet use were also added to Fire Station #1 in Bowmanville and Fire Station #4 in Courtice. The new locations targeted workplaces to support the transition to electric...

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster Releases Proposed Multi-Year Budget

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington is planning for a prosperous future with A Plan for Growth: Clarington's Proposed 2024-27 Budget.

If adopted, the Municipality’s first multi-year budget will provide stability and predictability for Clarington families and businesses so that they can plan for their future with confidence.

A Plan for Growth would also take significant steps to implement Clarington’s 2024-27 Strategic Plan. It would take action to plan responsibly for growth; provide efficient, modern...

Have your say in how you play: Clarington’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is asking residents to share their input on municipal parks, recreation and culture to help shape a vision for the future.

“Public spaces connect people to their community. As Clarington grows, we need to support our residents with playgrounds, trails, swimming pools, ice pads, sports fields, libraries and more. To best meet the needs of residents – and keep Clarington’s reputation as one of the happiest places in Canada – we are working on a...