News and Public Notices

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on the Lunar New Year

Clarington, Ontario – As a celebration of the Lunar New Year begins, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“I wish a happy Lunar New Year to all those who are celebrating in our community.

On behalf of Clarington Council, we join with East and Southeast Asian communities worldwide to welcome the Year of the Snake. Representing wisdom, intuition, transformation, cunning and stealth, the Snake is a symbol of profound personal growth and change.

Lunar New Year offers an...

This Family Day, you bring the fam, we'll bring the fun!

Spend Family Day making memories at Clarington’s recreational facilities.

Our teams have planned a jam-packed day of free family-friendly activities right in your backyard. Come enjoy skating, swimming, fitness, sports, and more. Plus, we’re celebrating 50 years of fun at our Darlington Sports Centre.

Let’s get active and try something new together!

Show your family’s winning smiles to WIN a Clarington recreation prize pack with multi-visit passes!

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Clarington Council approves Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan

Decision marks first approval under Clarington’s expanded planning authority

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Council has approved a renewed vision for Bowmanville's core: the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan. Developed in consultation with the community, the plan celebrates Bowmanville’s heritage and culture while evolving to accommodate growth and change.

This is the first Secondary Plan approved by Council under Ontario Regulation 525/97 of the Planning Act, following the transfer of...

Update: Diane Hamre Recreation Complex to reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, January 28

Update: Monday, January 27, 4:30 p.m. - Diane Hamre Recreation Complex will reopen for regularly scheduled programs and drop-in activities on Tuesday, January 28. We want to thank everyone who worked tirelessly and collaboratively to ensure the safety and well-being of Fosterbrooke residents.

Update: Sunday, January 26, 10 a.m. - Diane Hamre Recreation Complex will remain closed on Sunday, January 26 and Monday, January 27. We anticipate the facility will re-open for all scheduled and drop-in...

New parking meters give historic downtown Bowmanville a modern touch

During the first few weeks of February, new on-street parking meters will be installed in downtown Bowmanville.

These modern machines will make shopping and doing business easier, more convenient, and more accessible by offering drivers multiple payment options.

Residents and visitors will be able to use cash, debit, credit, or the HotSpot app to pay for parking. Contactless payments will also be available with tap functionality. Previously, only coins or credit card payments made through the...