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The Clarington Polar Bear Swim is scheduled to take place on January 1, 2023, in Newcastle. This annual event has become a tradition for many residents, marking the start of the new year with a community gathering. Preparations for the event include securing the necessary permits and coordinating with local
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The General Government Committee approved an amendment to the Community Funding Program Framework as outlined in Report CSD-015-22 during the meeting on November 28, 2022. The resolution, numbered GG-262-22, states that the proposed amendment be approved and that all interested parties listed in the report be advised of the Council&
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved a lease extension for Community Living Oshawa Clarington during its meeting on November 28, 2022. The lease pertains to the property located at 2444 Baseline Road, Bowmanville. The extension is set for a term from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2027, at
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On November 28, 2022, the General Government Committee of Clarington approved a resolution to transition municipal ombudsman services from ADR Chambers to the Provincial Ombudsman. This decision was outlined in Report LGS-020-22. The committee resolved to repeal By-law 2016-077, which appointed ADR Chambers as the Municipal Ombudsman for Clarington, and
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The General Government Committee met on November 28, 2022, and discussed the updates to the Cemetery By-law as outlined in Report LGS-019-22. The committee approved a resolution to repeal and replace By-law 2022-035 with a new Cemetery By-law. This new by-law incorporates changes mandated by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario.
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During the General Government Committee meeting on November 28, 2022, the committee discussed Report PDS-059-22 regarding the Province's proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Plan, 2022. The report included comments on the Nash/Hancock lands and the requirement for affordable housing in Clarington. The committee proposed that if these
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Laura Lee Carey addressed the General Government Committee on November 28, 2022, regarding a request to amend By-law 2007-070 to prevent the installation of permanent lights on the side and rear of residential properties. Carey expressed concerns about bright, flashing lights from a neighbor's home that shine into
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved the 2023 Interim Tax Levy during its meeting on November 28, 2022, as outlined in Report FSD-036-22. The resolution, numbered GG-267-22, included the approval of the attached by-law and directed staff to prepare the final tax by-law. This final by-law will combine the
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On November 28, 2022, the General Government Committee of Clarington discussed proposed amendments to Traffic By-law 2014-059 as outlined in Report PWD-017-22. The report was presented to address various traffic-related issues within the municipality. During the meeting, a resolution was passed to receive the report and approve the attached by-law.
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved an additional funding allocation for the Shaw House renovation during its meeting on June 6, 2022. The resolution, moved by Mayor Foster and seconded by Councillor Zwart, allocated an amount not to exceed $200,000 from the Community Services Building Refurbishment Reserve Fund
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On June 6, 2022, the General Government Committee approved the budget for the construction of Newcastle Community Park. The contract was awarded to Quality Property Services for a bid of $3,217,520.39 (Net HST Rebate), pending a satisfactory reference check. The total funds required for the project amount
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On June 6, 2022, the General Government Committee of Clarington endorsed a resolution to request the Region of Waterloo to consider implementing free public transportation on election days. This resolution was moved by Councillor Neal and seconded by Councillor Zwart. The resolution highlights a consistent decline in voter turnout for