News and Public Notices

Clarington Fire crews have new tools to support autistic community members

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to provide new training and new sensory support kits for Clarington Fire and Emergency Services.

Communication and sensory processing differences present unique challenges for first responders supporting the growing number of neurodivergent and autistic residents.

The Municipality is providing sensory kits for each of the eight Clarington fire trucks. The kits contain items that can help regulate sensory input, such as...

‘Act on Litter’ and help put litter in its proper place

Each year, the second Tuesday of May marks the Provincial Day of Action on Litter, an initiative to raise awareness of the impacts of waste on our environment and encourage everyone to do their part to help keep our environment clean and healthy for generations to come. This year, the Provincial Day of Action on Litter is May 9, 2023.

We all play a role in reducing the amount of waste going to landfills. Together, we can take action at home and in the community by reducing, diverting, or...

Statement from Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster on Earth Day

Clarington, Ontario –  The Municipality is releasing the following statement on behalf of Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.

“Today on Earth Day, we celebrate how fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful setting and come together to work towards better protecting the environment.

In recent years, Clarington has launched new energy conservation initiatives through the Climate Action Plan, banned single-use plastic straws in municipal facilities, and expanded our active transportation network of...

Mayor Foster issues statement on Transgender Day of Visibility

Clarington, Ontario - Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement as we mark the Transgender Day of Visibility.

"March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to recognizing the many achievements of transgender, Two-Spirit and non-binary people and to celebrate their vibrancy and resilience.

Visibility has the potential to be truly transformative. Seeing others with shared experiences can help trans and gender-diverse people understand and affirm their own...