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The General Government Committee of Clarington has instructed staff to proceed with plans for whistle cessation at the CN Rail grade level crossings at Bennett Road and Cobbledick Road. This directive was issued during the committee meeting on January 13, 2025. The committee's decision involves staff continuing their
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The General Government Committee of Clarington is proceeding with plans to implement whistle cessation at the CN Rail crossings at Bennett and Cobbledick Roads. As recorded in the committee meeting minutes from January 13, 2025, staff have been tasked with advancing this project. The committee has directed staff to draft
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Clarington is set to host the second annual Black Vendor Village on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, located at 2440 Highway 2 in Bowmanville. The event will feature over 50 vendors
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During the meeting on January 13, 2025, the Clarington General Government Committee discussed the introduction of a Municipal Accommodation Tax and a Stormwater Management Fee as potential new revenue sources. The committee has directed staff to proceed with the necessary steps to implement the Municipal Accommodation Tax. This includes preparing
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Clarington residents are invited to attend a second Public Information Centre on the Farewell Heights Secondary Plan. The meeting is set for Thursday, January 30, at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville. The purpose of this session is to
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has repealed By-law 2012-062, which regulated open-air burning. This decision was made during the committee meeting on January 13, 2025. The repeal is accompanied by the introduction of a new by-law that allows for recreational fires and open-air burning, reflecting Scenario One. The decision
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Clarington, Ontario – The Clarington Council has adopted the 2025 Budget Update as of January 15. This budget is aligned with the municipality's 2024-27 Strategic Plan and addresses various community needs. The budget outlines several key projects, including the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, a new Operations Depot, Fire Station,
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During the meeting on January 13, 2025, the Clarington Council discussed the proposed Municipal Accountability Act. The Council supported recommendations from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), which were submitted to the Ministry on July 14, 2021. The Council recommended that the Act be implemented
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The annual Mayor's Levee was held at the Courtice Community Complex on Sunday, drawing approximately two thousand attendees from the Clarington area. The event featured a range of activities including swimming, skating, face painting, henna art, and magician performances. Attendees also had the chance to meet TV characters
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The Municipality of Clarington is inviting residents to apply for positions on the review panel for the 2025 Community Funding Program. Applications are open until January 19, 2025. Panel members are expected to contribute over 25 volunteer hours between February and March. Their responsibilities will include reviewing funding applications and
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The Clarington Council has increased fines for parking violations in no-stopping areas and for parked cars that interfere with snow removal. The fines have been raised to $75, with an option to pay $50 if settled early. These changes are intended to address parking issues near schools, intersections, pedestrian crossings,
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Clarington, Ontario – Mayor Adrian Foster has issued a statement to acknowledge the start of Kwanzaa celebrations. Kwanzaa is an annual holiday observed by African American and Pan-African communities to honor African culture, community, and family. In his statement, Mayor Foster extended his greetings to those celebrating the holiday. He stated,