News and Public Notices

Service disruption: All programs cancelled on February 16

February 16, 10 a.m. Update -Due to the ongoing snowfall all Clarington Library, Museums and Archives locations will be closed today.

The snow is back! After a brief break in snowfall, Clarington is once again covered in a fresh layer of snow, with more expected to fall tonight and all day tomorrow (February 16). Due to the significant snowfall expected, we have made the following adjustments to municipal programs and services:

• Drop-in and registered programs are cancelled, and the Fitness Training...

Update: Clarington recreation facilities to reopen at noon for regularly scheduled programs

Update: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 8 a.m. – All of Clarington’s recreation facilities will reopen today, Thursday, February 13, at noon for regularly scheduled and drop-in programs. The Municipal Administrative Centre will remain open today during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Clarington crews have been busy overnight, with snowplow operators focused on clearing the main roads. Please be patient as we continue to clear the streets in priority sequence and avoid parking on the...

Mayor’s Challenge Coin presented to social justice champion

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has presented the Clarington Mayor’s Office Challenge Coin to resident Hamlin Grange and issued the following statement.

“Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions and legacy of the Black community in Clarington. It’s fitting that we honour Hamlin Grange, whose pioneering work in diversity and inclusion has made a profound impact. It is with great pleasure that I present the Clarington Mayor’s...

Clarington celebrates talent, culture and unity at second annual Black Vendor Village

Clarington, Ontario – On Saturday, February 8, over 700 residents came together to experience Clarington’s second annual Black Vendor Village in celebration of Black History Month. The event was held at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville, in partnership with the Region of Durham and Clarington Library, Museums and Archives (CLMA). Families and businesses embraced the opportunity to connect and immerse in the lively atmosphere – celebrating and supporting the incredible talent...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on the threat of U.S. tariffs

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Canada has consistently been a steadfast ally to the United States; the intimidation we are currently receiving from our southern neighbours is both unwarranted and disheartening. For decades, the economies and energy requirements of the U.S. and Canada have been intricately linked. President Trump’s threat of trade tariffs would hurt workers on both sides of the border and significantly increase the cost of...