Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 09:16 AM
Clarington March 24, 2020/- To help residents and business owners struggling to cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Municipality of Clarington is easing the tax burden. Clarington Council has decided to waive tax penalties and interest for 60 days, starting with the April instalment.
“Council recognizes that our entire community is immersed in an incredibly difficult situation. This is just a small measure to give residents more time to make their tax payment and not stress about...
Posted on Monday, March 23, 2020 05:21 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Amid the COVID19 situation, the Durham Region Social Services Department is working with community partners to ensure support continues for those who need it most.
Community resources
A new web page, durham.ca/CommunityResources, compiles a list of local resources available for vulnerable and marginalized individuals in the community. If you are worried about your income, shelter, food security, mental health, or transportation, please visit this website. This resource will be updated...
Posted on Friday, March 20, 2020 12:03 PM
Clarington March 20, 2020/- The Municipality of Clarington is closing all playground equipment and structures effective immediately. This decision was made based on evidence from the World Health Organization, which states that “…the novel coronavirus may remain on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days, depending on several conditions, including type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment.”
“We did not make this decision lightly; it is the right thing to do to try and protect...
Posted on Friday, March 20, 2020 11:13 AM
To our Friends and Neighbours across Durham Region,
Lakeridge Health is taking necessary steps to keep people safe and stem the spread of COVID-19 across our regional acute care hospital system.
This means making difficult decisions that include welcoming fewer people into our hospitals and postponing some visits or procedures. We have made these changes to protect patients and the Lakeridge Health team, and to ensure we have the critical hospital capacity required to care for the most acutely ill...
Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 04:37 PM
The latest update is now posted on Clarington’s dedicated COVID-19 web page.
All of Clarington's municipal buildings and facilities are closed to the public, but many of the services we offer to our residents are still available. Find out alternative ways to access our services.
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