News and Public Notices

The Impact of Bill 185 on the Municipality of Clarington

On June 6, 2024, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act (Bill 185), became an official law in Ontario. These legislative changes, aimed to support the Government of Ontario’s goal to build 1.5 million homes by 2031, will have a significant impact on residents’ rights and Clarington’s powers under the Planning Act, Development Charges Act and Municipal Act.

Here's what you should know: Elimination of appeal rights

• The change: Bill 185 has removed appeal rights for official plans, official plan...

The role of parkland and its impact on Climate Change

As residents across Clarington step outside to embrace sunshine, warm weather – and all the activities that come with it – they may be surprised to learn that their favourite neighbourhood park is doing a lot more than filling free time: it’s also having a significant impact on reducing the negative effects of Climate Change.

More than 70 parks and lots of preserved green space can be found across Clarington – and the benefits stretch beyond offering residents a place to play, take an afternoon...

Celebrate Canada Day in Clarington with an evening of family fun – and fireworks!

Join us for a spectacular evening of family fun and fireworks as we celebrate Canada Day in Clarington! This year’s community-wide celebration is happening on Monday, July 1, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, located at 2440 Highway 2 in Bowmanville.

Enjoy live entertainment, games and activities for people of all ages, including:

• Inflatable obstacle courses and games.
• Face painting.
• Storytime, lawn games, and old-fashioned toys with Clarington Library, Museums & Archives.

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on National Indigenous History Month

Clarington, Ontario – June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada; Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“This month, we honour the history, strength, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples here in Clarington and across Canada. We also pay tribute to their resilience and courage in the face of colonization, oppression, and discrimination.

We are grateful for the opportunity to live and work in Clarington on land located on the traditional and treaty territory...

Clarington celebrates opening of Newcastle Community Park

Clarington, Ontario – More than a thousand residents joined Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council on June 1 to celebrate the official opening of Newcastle Community Park, located on the west side of the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex. The $3.5 million community park features a tournament-grade hardball diamond, new tennis and pickleball courts, a skateboard park, paved walkways and a shade structure alongside the existing Newcastle Dog Park.

Following a ribbon-cutting and celebratory first...