News and Public Notices

Clarington kicks off budget process

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is kicking off the 2023 budget deliberations and inviting residents to engage in the process.

The Draft 2023 Budget Booklet has been released to the public and is available on Clarington’s website at www.clarington.net/budget. It outlines the Municipality’s financial plan for 2023 to guide policy, decision-making and service levels.

Financial Services staff will recommend that Council consider an approximate 3.75 per cent increase to the tax levy,...

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Clarington to replace tobogganing signs: Toboggan at your own risk

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington is removing tobogganing signs at municipal parks following some confusion in the community. The current signs, which imply tobogganing is prohibited, will be replaced with new signs indicating that residents may use the hills at their own risk.

Last fall, the Municipality received an audit report from the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool, outlining safety concerns and liability considerations for hills in Durham Region that had been deemed as popular destinations for...

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Residents donate generously to Clarington Animal Shelter

The Clarington Animal Shelter wants to thank all the residents who supported the animals in the shelter this holiday season. The generous community donations of cash, pet food, kitty litter, soft blankets, and pet toys were overwhelming and brought joy to all the animals in the shelter.

The donations help provide food, care and shelter for stray, injured and lost animals, assist with the costs of fostering, and help reunite animals with their families.

The Clarington Animal Shelter appreciates...

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Clarington congratulates resident on Order of Canada appointment

Clarington, Ontario — Courtice resident Hamlin Grange has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his pioneering work in diversity and inclusion, and as a passionate change agent for social justice.

“We are so proud to have a Clarington trailblazer honoured for his efforts to create a welcoming community where differences are celebrated, and the voices of all peoples are heard,” said Clarington’s Diversity Advisory Committee Chair Meera McDonald.

For many years, Grange has worked to create equity,...

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