Event Overview
Her Honour conducted an official visit to the Municipality of Clarington. Her Honour met with His Worship Adrian Foster, participated in a roundtable discussion on the topic of affordable housing, and attended a brief community reception.
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Thank you for such a warm welcome @ClaringtonON to hear the thoughts of proud and engaged residents about the quality of life and viability of their community as it ages. #SDG11 pic.twitter.com/NEgiUcPlw8
— Elizabeth Dowdeswell (@LGLizDowdeswell) January 31, 2018
Site of Significance
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) is located in the Regional Municipality of Clarington, north of Bowmanville, Ontario. Mosport Park was Canada's first permanent motor racing facility and is one of a handful of circuits to have continued in operation for more than 50 years without any layout alterations. Source
Did You Know?
The Municipality of Clarington was created in 1974 following the approval of the Regional Municipality of Durham Act. The act brought together 21 municipalities, creating a two-tier government structure with a regional government and eight individual municipalities. Clarington was formed by the amalgamation of the former Town of Bowmanville, the Village of Newcastle and the Townships of Clarke and Darlington. In 1993, the municipality was renamed to Clarington: a blend of the names of the original Townships of Clarke and Darlington. Today, Clarington is comprised of four urban centres: Courtice, Bowmanville, Village of Newcastle and Orono. The municipality is also home to 15 hamlets. Source