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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved the development of a Veterans' Crosswalk at the intersection of King and Temperance Streets in Bowmanville. This initiative aims to serve as a permanent memorial for those who have served in the Canadian Forces. The crosswalk's location is strategically
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved amendments to the Traffic By-law as part of their recent meeting on December 2, 2024. The amendments specifically address changes to parking fines, particularly concerning vehicles parked in a manner that interferes with snow removal operations. The committee resolved to increase the
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The Clarington General Government Committee has announced new appointments to several advisory committees, as detailed in their recent meeting. The Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee will see Dan Spaeth, Glenn Baswick, Greg Rowden, and Pankaj Panchal serving terms until December 31, 2026, or until successors are appointed. For
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The General Government Committee of Clarington recently discussed a proposal from the Pet Spay Neuter Initiatives Association. Martin Field, Chair of the Association, presented the proposal, highlighting the program's aim to provide a full subsidy for spaying and neutering pets belonging to unhoused individuals in the community. Field
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has passed a resolution urging the provincial government to recognize homelessness as a health priority. The resolution calls for the appointment of a dedicated minister and ministry to address housing needs, mental health, and addiction support. The committee also recommends the formation of a
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The Municipality of Clarington has outlined several initiatives to address intimate partner violence (IPV) within the community. During the General Government Committee meeting on December 2, 2024, it was decided that Clarington Community Engagement Staff will plan and host an Intimate Partner Violence Roundtable in December 2025. This event aims
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Clarington, Ontario marked the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Mayor Adrian Foster issued a statement highlighting the significance of the day, which commemorates the 14 women killed at Polytechnique Montreal on December 6, 1989. The statement also remembered Laurie Crew and Katrina Zwolinksi, who were
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved a new initiative to establish a Veterans Crosswalk at the intersection of King and Temperance in Bowmanville, Ontario. This decision was made during the committee meeting on December 2, 2024, as documented in the meeting minutes. The Veterans Crosswalk is intended to
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The Pet Spay Neuter Initiatives Association has approached the Clarington Council with a request for financial support to sustain its program, which offers spay and neuter services to low-income and homeless individuals. This request was presented by Martin Field, the Chair of the association, during the General Government Committee meeting
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The Municipality of Clarington is evaluating the potential benefits and funding implications of supporting the Pet Spay Neuter Initiatives Program (SNIP). During the General Government Committee meeting on December 2, 2024, Martin Field, Chair of the Spay Neuter Initiatives Association, presented an overview of the program. The initiative aims to
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Nash Road in Courtice will be closed on Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closure will affect the section between Townline Road and Trulls Road. This is to accommodate the Courtice Santa Claus Parade. Emergency access will be maintained during the closure. Residents and
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The Municipality of Clarington has urged the provincial and federal governments to address the homelessness crisis affecting Ontario. This call to action was made in support of the Ontario Big City Mayors' Solve the Crisis Campaign. The Clarington Council emphasized the need for a dedicated provincial minister and ministry