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Mayor Zanth Ramps Up Push for Federal Flood Protection Measures

With freshet season underway, Mayor Mario Zanth is intensifying efforts to secure federal support for communities along the Ottawa River. In a follow-up letter to Minister Harjit Sajjan, he renewed his call to establish an Ottawa River Challenge Area under the Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP). This initiative would unlock funding for critical studies and infrastructure solutions—such as retention systems, dams, and flood mitigation measures—to better manage water levels and protect...

March 4, 2025 - Watershed Conditions - Flood Outlook

SNC advises that warmer temperatures and forecasted rain will mark the beginning of the spring freshet.
Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting warmer temperatures and rain today and tomorrow. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach up to 10oC. Rainfall amounts over the next two days are expected to be between 10 mm and 25 mm.
Environmental Conditions: Rainfall and snow melt will lead to increased water levels and flows in local streams and rivers. Widespread flooding is not...

Public Notice: Significant Weather Event Declared (now lifted))

The City of Clarence-Rockland has declared a significant weather event due to a winter storm warning which includes heavy snowfall rates and poor visibility. This declaration is effective as of February 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

Residents are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid non-essential travel.
• Stay indoors and keep warm.
• Follow updates from the City of Clarence-Rockland on our website, BCiti portal and social media channels.

City crews are working diligently to maintain roadways and...

Transportation Master Plan 2025

Notice of Study Commencement and Public Meeting 1

The City of Clarence-Rockland (City) is revising its 2019 Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plan (MMTMP) based on shifts in available transportation options and changes in resident and visitor travel behavior since the original plan was formulated. This updated plan addresses emerging challenges, facilitates growth, and incorporates policies to steer transportation and land use decisions effectively.

The MTMP will be an important resource for the...

Notice of the passing of a development charges by-law to amend development charges by-law 2019-85

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Clarence-Rockland passed By-Law No. 2025-03, being a By-law to Amend the Development Charges By-Law No. 2019-85, on the 15th day of January 2025 under Section 19 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the Act), in order to extend the expiry date of By-law 2019-85 to June 20, 2025. All charges in By-law No. 2019-85 will continue to apply to all new residential and non-residential development in the City, subject to certain terms,...