News and Public Notices

Clarington is going cashless

As part of our ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance our service offerings, Clarington will no longer be accepting cash payments for services at the following locations, effective August 1, 2023: 

• Municipal Administrative Centre
• Clarington Animal Shelter
• Municipal Law Enforcement Office
• All Fire Stations 

The transition to a cashless payment process offers a modernized and safe way to complete transactions and was approved at the May 1 Council Meeting. 

For safer financial transactions among...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on next step to extend GO service

"We were delighted to hear that the Ontario government has announced that a contract has been awarded to advance planning to extend the GO train service to Bowmanville.  

The announcement demonstrates what can be accomplished when different levels of government work together. I want to thank the Ontario government for their determination to complete the Bowmanville GO extension and strengthen the economic potential of Clarington and Durham Region.  

The contract marks an important milestone and is...

Region and local partners pleased to see GO East Extension moving forward

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Today’s announcement about the GO East Extension brings us one step closer to seeing shovels in the ground; to positively impacting people’s lives. It also marks the path for driving economic opportunities and dynamic transit-oriented communities for decades to come.

Two-way, all-day service to Bowmanville—which previously stopped in...

Statement on proposed changes to Clarington Emergency and Fire Services

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington’s Chief Administrative Officer, Mary-Anne Dempster, has issued the following statement:

“Clarington staff have prepared a report outlining proposed changes to the way our emergency and fire services are delivered in the community. The recommendations, which will be considered by Council on June 19, will help to ensure we continue to provide our services in an efficient way and meet the high standard of safety our residents expect and deserve.

Clarington has a...

Clarington Emergency and Fire Services recommending multi-year approach to prepare for future growth

Following a review of emergency response, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services recommending a multi-year approach to prepare for future growth.

Staff in the Emergency and Fire Services Department have drafted a recommendation report for Council consideration at the June 19, 2023, Joint Committee Meeting. The report, which will be publicly available on June 14, looks at several components regarding our current staffing structure, response times, and fire hall capacity. It will provide a roadmap...