News and Public Notices

Bowmanville Valley Trail closed due to flooding

Due to extreme heavy rain and flooding all of the Bowmanville Valley Trail from Highway 2 to the Waterfront Trail is closed until further notice. As a result of creek bank flooding and swift currents the Bowmanville Valley Trail is unsafe. For everyone’s safety, the trail is now closed to the public.

Spring rain and snowmelt can contribute to higher water levels and increased water velocities in rivers and streams. Keep back from fast moving water or water overfilling its banks. Remind children...

Hard hats on! Construction begins on new outdoor skating rink in Newcastle

Clarington, Ontario – Construction is officially underway at Diane Hamre Recreation Complex as crews begin work on Clarington’s second outdoor refrigerated skating rink, which is set to open this winter. Similar to the outdoor rink in Courtice, the Newcastle rink will feature a refrigerated ice surface bordered by a rubber skate mat, plenty of seating, lighting for evening use, a gas fire pit and a warming room.

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council on-site as crews break ground...

Clarington is getting spruced up with forestry work

Certain residential areas will benefit from forestry work that keeps our neighborhoods beautiful, our community safe and our trees healthy. In the coming weeks, crews will be conducting block pruning, which may cause minor disruptions for pedestrian traffic.

Block pruning is an important practice that promotes safe tree structure while improving the overall health of our trees. This work will involve:

• Removing dead, diseased, broken or dangerous branches
• Pruning for clearance over roadways, public...

Statement from Mayor Foster on International Transgender Day of Visibility

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark International Transgender Day of Visibility, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today, we celebrate the vibrant and fearless authenticity of the transgender community in Clarington and beyond. On Transgender Day of Visibility, we honour the joy and strength of transgender, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people.

In Clarington, we strive to be a place where everyone feels welcomed and safe to be who they are, free from fear of...

Fox family in Courtice: Let’s keep them safe

A fox family has made a home in Courtice, and while they’re an adorable sight, Clarington’s Animal Services Division is asking residents to give them space.

The mother fox is busy raising her kits, and they will naturally move on once they are strong and ready. While it’s exciting to see wildlife up close, feeding them or trying to approach them can do more harm than good. If they become too comfortable around humans, they may struggle to survive on their own in the wild. Keep pets on a leash...