Community News

Two new tennis courts now open at South Courtice Arena!

Clarington, Ontario – Grab your racket and head over to South Courtice Arena where two brand-new tennis courts are set to open! Lighting will be installed later this summer, but residents are welcome to play this weekend.

In addition to the new courts, construction continues at South Courtice Arena to build a new accessible outdoor fitness area, paved walkways and an updated multi-skills court featuring both basketball key and hockey crease line paintings. The new outdoor fitness area is being funded

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Canada Day

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark Canada Day, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Happy Canada Day! I invite you to join the Municipality as we celebrate all that is great about our nation.

This is a day to reflect on our history, diversity, and principles. We aspire to amplify the Canadian values of equity and inclusion. It is a day to celebrate where we are and commit to creating a better future for the next generation.

It is also a day to acknowledge the past...

Clarington residents show their love for parkland through #HeartYourParksClarington campaign

Clarington, Ontario – In June, more than 1,000 residents answered the call to #HeartYourParksClarington by sharing photos and stories, attending community events and colouring flags showcasing all the ways they play in Clarington. The flags, which depicted swimming, basketball, pickleball, tennis, walking, splash pads, biking, cricket, baseball and everything in between, were collected and are now on display at Clarington recreation centres across the municipality.

Being able to access community...

Soper Creek Trail at Mearns Park to close this summer for sanitary sewer installation

GHD has notified the Municipality of Clarington about upcoming work to install a sanitary sewer for the Timber Trails subdivision in Bowmanville. This work will impact the Soper Creek Trail at Mearns Park, which will be closed to public access during the July 15 – September 15, 2024 construction period.

Mearns Park will remain open, and a pedestrian detour route with identified signage will be placed in designated areas.
Please see the construction timeline below:

• Week of July 2: Installation...

Celebrate Canada Day safely with tips from Clarington Emergency and Fire Services

With the Canada Day long weekend ahead of us, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services want to remind residents about fireworks and sparkler safety. If you choose to have a private fireworks display, please be considerate of your neighbours when discharging fireworks.

In Clarington, By-law No. 2015-047 regulates the discharge and sale of fireworks and states that residents can only discharge fireworks between dusk and 11 p.m. on the three days immediately before and including Canada Day.

Fireworks...