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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,...

Province of Ontario Funds Construction of Saint-Jean Major Collector Road

The City of Clarence-Rockland is proud to announce that the construction of the Saint-Jean Major Collector Road will be made possible through the Province of Ontario's Housing-Enabling Core Servicing (HECS) stream under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP). This project has been awarded $14,279,883.75 in funding, enabling the construction of 4,000 new housing units in the area.

The project will address the future requirements along parts of the 2.3 km length of the St. Jean...

Public Notice – Economic Development Advisory Committee

The City of Clarence-Rockland is seeking individuals to sit on the Economic Development Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) is to facilitate the exchange of ideas between the Council and the public with respect to economic development and tourism initiatives.

Five (5) members of the community at large will be selected, based on their demonstrated interest, participation in business matters, academic or technical qualifications, availability, work...