News and Public Notices

Clarington Firefighters rescue dogs from Courtice house fire

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington firefighters rescued two dogs, an alert Pug and an unconscious Chocolate Labrador Retriever, from a Courtice house fire on Saturday, May 27.

The call came in at 9:48 p.m. The first firefighters to arrive on the scene began searching the house upstairs to ensure no residents were asleep in the bedrooms. Fortunately, the residents were not home at the time. After finding the bedrooms empty, firefighters moved to the main level, where the fire had started in the...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster recognizing Pride Month

Throughout the month of June, Clarington comes together as a community to honour, celebrate, and support our 2SLGBTQIA+ residents, their contributions, and the progress we have made toward equality and inclusivity.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community and reflect on the challenges they have triumphed over and those that persist. We acknowledge the importance of fostering an environment of respect, and equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of their sexual...

Construction on new Bowmanville park to begin June 5

On Monday, June 5, 2023, crews will start work on the construction of Brookhill Parkette in Bowmanville, located at 2350 Green Road. 

The construction work includes the installation of: 

• A play pod with playground equipment, a concrete curb, drainage, and wood fibre safety surfacing. 
• A shade structure with a concrete pad. 
• Park signage, benches and waste receptacles. 
• Various landscape features and vegetation. 

Temporary fencing will be erected around the construction area, and we remind residents to stay...

Clarington marks AccessAbility Week with community survey for Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is proud to announce the launch of a community survey during AccessAbility Week, aimed at gathering valuable feedback to support the development of our next Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP), which will guide accessibility efforts over the next five years.

“Accessibility is more than just parking spaces and doorways. We need to hear from the same community we support about what matters most to them, and that is why this survey is so...