Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2021 11:09 AM
Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality is releasing the following statement on behalf of Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.
"We mourn with Canadians from coast-to-coast the discovery of the remains of 215 children at a former residential school located on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation land in Kamloops, British Columbia. Words cannot express our deep sadness at this horrific discovery that cements a dark chapter in Canada's history. Our hearts go out to the Survivors of the residential school...
Posted on Friday, May 28, 2021 02:36 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On May 26, Durham Regional Council approved the terms of reference for the Durham Region Anti-Racism Task Force (DRART).
The recommendation for the DRART comes as part of the Region’s commitment to develop and implement an Anti-Racism Framework to ensure a healthy workplace and to address racism within the communities the Region serves.
The establishment of an Anti-Racism Task Force as a Committee of Council, with formalized structure similar to other advisory committees,...
Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 12:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham remains committed to creating accessible and inclusive communities where all residents—regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender or ability—feel included, respected, and enjoy a high quality of life.
As part of this commitment, Durham Region is proud to announce our membership in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.
As a member of this network, Durham Region is part of a global movement...
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2021 01:37 PM
Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is reopening its outdoor spaces for public use following all Provincial direction. Starting tomorrow, May 22, a group of up to five people will be allowed to enjoy Clarington’s sports fields, beaches, boat launches, and skate parks for a variety of activities.
“Following Ontario’s announcement, we are slowly reopening our outdoor amenities as allowed. We still must be cautious and follow all the rules. This means stick to a group of five...
Posted on Monday, May 17, 2021 03:09 PM
Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Emergency and Fire Services (CEFS) are helping homeowners pick up the pieces after an accidental fire destroyed their home on Sunday afternoon in Newtonville. The homeowners were able to escape safely but lost everything in the fire. CEFS has asked the Red Cross to assist.
Firefighters were called to the Newtonville home at 4:37 p.m. Five pumpers and five tanker trucks were dispatched, with around 30 firefighters on the scene. A firefighter suffered from smoke...
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