News and Public Notices

Fire Chief warns residents not to leave self-cleaning ovens unattended

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Emergency and Fire Services Chief Gord Weir is asking residents to be careful when using the self-cleaning feature on an oven as it can become a fire hazard.

“Never leave your oven unattended when you set the self-cleaning option. The cleaning process usually takes three to four hours, and the oven heats up to a very high temperature, which can become a potential fire hazard if you are not careful,” said Fire Chief Gord Weir.

On Saturday, crews responded to a house...

New Clarington plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contains 115 actions on climate change

Clarington, Ontario –  Clarington Council has approved the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (CCCAP) to prepare for climate change and reduce the negative impact Municipal service delivery may have on the environment. The CCCAP outlines over one hundred actions the Municipality can take to respond to climate change while adapting services and operations to minimize climate risks. It also sets targets to reduce corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

“By endorsing the Action Plan, the...

Clarington Council approves 2021 Municipal Budget with a 2.04% tax levy increase

Clarington, Ontario –  Clarington Council has approved the 2021 Municipal Budget, which includes a 2.04 per cent increase on the Clarington portion of the tax levy. That's an increase of $31.01 per year for the average property.

"This year, Council focused on minimizing spending and trying to make every dollar count," said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster. "We know that COVID-19 has financially impacted many businesses and residents. That's why this year's increase is tied to inflation and the...

Local businesses and not-for-profit organization recognized for removing accessibility barriers

Clarington, Ontario - Clarington Council recognized two local businesses and a not-for-profit organization for their commitment to accessibility and inclusion during a virtual ceremony held on December 2, 2020. Foodland Newcastle, Hooper’s Jewellers and the Rotary Club of Bowmanville - Grocery Delivery Program were all honoured for taking steps to remove barriers and to ensure that people of all abilities can access their services.

“Congratulations to all organizations who have taken a leadership...

Mitigating the impacts of Climate Change: Clarington launches new Community Electric Vehicle Report

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is launching a new Community Electric Vehicle (EV) report, developed in partnership with Trent University – Durham Campus. The EV report contains 13 recommendations for Clarington to consider, which are founded on best practices to support public buy-in for EVs.

The recommendations include actions the Municipality can take to promote widespread EV use in the Municipality. They include developing a work plan to encourage community uptake for EVs...