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A section of the sidewalk on Rudell Road, adjacent to the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex in Newcastle, will be closed on December 11, 2024. The closure will last from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate overhead crane work related to ongoing renovations at the complex. During this
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced that forestry work will be conducted in several residential areas in the coming weeks. This work, known as block pruning, is intended to promote safe tree structures and improve tree health. The activities will include removing dead, diseased, broken, or dangerous branches, pruning for
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The Clarington Council has submitted a formal request for the redistribution of a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST) to municipalities. This proposal was discussed during the General Government Committee meeting on December 2, 2024, and aims to secure sustainable funding for local
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The Municipality of Clarington has proposed a resolution requesting the redistribution of a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to municipalities. This proposal was discussed during the General Government Committee meeting held on December 2, 2024. The resolution, moved by Mayor Foster
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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