News and Public Notices

Clarington By-law Officers facing harassment, abuse

Clarington’s Municipal Law Enforcement Officers play an important role in maintaining a safe and vibrant community. They investigate and enforce municipal by-laws such as parking, property standards, zoning,  signs, noise, licensing and more.

Recently, there has been an increase in instances of aggressive, inappropriate and abusive behaviour toward Clarington’s Municipal Law Enforcement Officers. These actions will not be tolerated and have resulted in serious legal consequences.

Municipal Law...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Red Dress Day

Clarington, Ontario – To mark Red Dress Day, also known as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:

“Today, we remember the Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit People who have gone missing or been murdered in Canada. We honour all the lives lost and those whose lives have been forever changed by this violence.

The red dress symbolizes the pain and loss felt by survivors and...

Spring into summer safety with Clarington Emergency and Fire Services

Clarington Emergency and Fire Services has teamed up with Enbridge Gas and Fire Departments across Durham Region and Kawartha Lakes to promote spring and summer safety tips on local radio stations throughout May and June. The Spring into Summer Safety campaign provides important safety messages about fire prevention, emergency preparedness and water safety at a time of year when there’s typically an increase in fire-related emergencies.

As the weather warms up, we encourage you to take the time...

Clarington announces Diversity Leadership Bursary

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington is helping to support the educational and career aspirations of youth who champion diversity and inclusion in the community through a new Diversity Leadership Bursary.

The bursary provides $1,500 to an eligible graduating high-school student involved in activities and initiatives that create positive change related to diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility in Clarington.

“In Clarington, our growing diversity is a source of strength for our community....

Municipal Law Enforcement Office moving to Town Hall

Effective Monday, May 6, 2024, the Municipal Law Enforcement Office at 2611 Trulls Road in Courtice will be moving to the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville.

In-person services available include:

• Parking ticket payments
• Pet licencing
• Property standards complaints
• General by-law inquiries
• Permits and licences

By-law Services are also available online at any time by logging in to the Service Clarington portal.

For more information, contact bylawenforcement@clarington.net or...