News and Public Notices

Clarington receives Seniors Community Grant from the Province of Ontario

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington has received a Seniors Community Grant from the Province of Ontario’s Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility. The funding, of up to $18,630, was announced at a special event held today at the Courtice Community Complex, home of Clarington’s 55+ Older Adult Activity Centre.

Through this grant, the Province supports local organizations working to provide greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement for older adults. In Clarington, it will fund a...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Clarington, Ontario — To mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today, we observe National Indigenous Peoples Day. We recognize and celebrate the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada since time immemorial.

The rich Indigenous traditions and cultures have shaped the identity of our country, and that diverse and resilient heritage continues to influence our community now.

Let’s come together today, in mutual respect and...

Accessible parking spots at Courtice Community Complex relocated as construction begins on new rink

Four accessible parking spots located in front of Courtice Community Complex will be relocated as construction begins on Clarington’s first-ever outdoor refrigerated ice rink.

The parking spots will move temporarily to the south side of the front entrance, joining two existing spots across from Courtice Library. The accessible spots will be permanently located directly in front of the library after a curb cut is completed to provide an accessible route to the sidewalk.

New temporary accessible...

Clarington to lower speed limits in school zones to 30 kilometres per hour

Clarington, Ontario – As local students prepare to head into summer holidays, the Municipality of Clarington is taking steps to improve road safety in school zones for when classes resume this fall.

Drivers will need to slow down as the speed limit in school zones on Clarington roads is being reduced from 50 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour. New speed limit signs will be installed over the summer months, to be completed in time for the start of the 2024-25 school year.

“Parents had...

Statement from Mayor Foster on Darlington SMR progress and Ontario’s nuclear agreements

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

“I congratulate Ontario Power Generation and its partners on their remarkable work completing the first phase of site preparation for Ontario’s first Small Modular Reactor (SMR), the first in the G7, being built in Clarington.

This will bring a wealth of opportunities and benefits to our municipality and our province as we pursue a sustainable and cost-effective energy solution for the future. I look forward...