News and Public Notices

Statement from Mayor Foster on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has released the following statement.

“Today, our thoughts are with the survivors of the Residential School System, their families and the Indigenous communities still impacted by the intergenerational trauma of these schools. We remember those who died, those who are missing and the survivors who continue to live with this devastating piece of Canadian history.

As we mark National Day...

Council Highlights from the September 25, 2023 meeting

Clarington gives $1.25 million to kick-start construction of new hospice

Council voted to provide a $1.25 million grant to Durham Region Hospice – Clarington. Due to escalating construction costs, additional financial support was needed to make the much-needed Marigold Hospice Care a reality.

The hospice will provide care in a home-like setting for those at the end of life and support for their families. The Municipality has strongly supported the new hospice, donating surplus land on Cobbledick...

Clarington Council to make decision on South Bowmanville Recreation Centre

Clarington, Ontario – The future of the proposed South Bowmanville Recreation Centre will be decided at a special meeting of Clarington Council on Monday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.

The final decision was deferred from the September 25 meeting of Clarington Council, where Councillors considered four options to advance plans for the new Bowmanville facility, as well as additional outdoor skating rinks in Courtice and Newcastle.

On Monday, Council will consider a motion to move forward with Option 4 for...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Ontario’s GO Train announcement

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has released the following statement after the Ontario government introduced the Transportation for the Future Act.  

“This is a huge step forward to finally connect our community to the rest of the GTA through GO Transit. I am thrilled to hear about this innovative tool for building new GO Train stations.

The faster the two stations planned for Clarington can be built, the quicker the GO Train can come here, bringing better transit options for...

Clarington Council approves hospice grant

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is proud to provide the financial support needed to begin the construction of Marigold Hospice Care in Newcastle. On Monday, September 25, Clarington Council voted to provide an extra $1.25 million grant to Durham Region Hospice – Clarington.

“After years of work, this much-needed residential hospice is on the brink of being able to break ground, and we’re closing the gap! I am proud to say that thanks to Council’s compassionate support, local...