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Clarington Council Approves 2025 Budget and Reviews Zoning at April Meeting

Justin Barber

Apr 24, 2025 — 1 min read

The Municipality of Clarington Council held its regular meeting on April 22, 2025. According to the official summary, council adopted the minutes from previous meetings and approved the 2025 municipal budget. The budget includes funding for infrastructure projects, community services, and operational needs as outlined in municipal documents.

Council approved contracts for road rehabilitation in Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Courtice, along with updates to municipal recreation facilities. A report from the Planning and Development Committee was received regarding changes to zoning bylaws and discussions on new development proposals.

Council adopted recommendations related to short-term rental accommodations, based on staff reports. The Works Department provided an update on waste management, including the review of collection schedules and third-party contracts.

The council appointed new members to advisory committees and reviewed correspondence from regional agencies. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025. Meeting minutes and documents are available from the Municipality of Clarington.

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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks announced on May 1, 2025, that provincial funding will be provided for upgrades and environmental monitoring at the Robb Township landfill. According to the Ministry, this funding is aimed at supporting improvements to the landfill site and continued oversight of its operations.

Evelyn Township Public Works Issues Landfill Monitoring and Operations Update

The Evelyn Township Public Works Department has released an update regarding activities at the Evelyn Landfill as of May 1, 2025. The department reports that environmental monitoring is ongoing at the site, including regular sampling of groundwater and surface water. According to the Public Works Department, the monitoring is conducted

Municipality Issues Advisory on Spring Water Runoff and Drainage

With spring temperatures rising, increased melting of ice and snow is resulting in water runoff in many northern Ontario communities. The Municipality has advised residents to check for drainage issues around their homes during this period. According to the Municipality, residents should inspect catch basins, gutters, and other drainage pathways

Weather report for May 01, 2025

Cloudy skies across Northeastern Ontario today, including Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, and Iroquois Falls, with rain showers starting in the afternoon. Temperatures will range from 8°C early in the day to highs near 16°C by late afternoon, cooling off down to 5°C overnight. Winds will be moderate from

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Provincial Funding Announced for Robb Township Landfill Upgrades

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Weather report for May 01, 2025