Community News

Speed limits in Clarington school zones now 30 kilometres per hour

As parents and students prepare for the start of a new school year, Clarington is reminding residents that the speed limits in school zones have been reduced from 50 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour.

“Clarington residents have made it clear that they want safer school zones, and Council has taken action,” said Mayor Adrian Foster. “Lowering speed limits in areas where our children come together to learn will help boost our quality of life—and enable Clarington’s future leaders to...

Discover fall adventure: Sign up for a Clarington recreation program!

Fall into fun with Clarington recreation programs. Our affordable and exciting recreation, fitness, 55+ Active Adults and swimming programs are a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and have fun this fall.

You can browse our fall programs today at www.clarington.net/BeActive, where you can sign up for an account, add your favourites to your wish list, update your profile and find more information.

Registration starts Wednesday, September 4, at 7 a.m. We encourage you to set aside some...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on park graffiti

Clarington, Ontario – As Durham Regional Police Service work to find those responsible for damaging a local park with racist graffiti, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“I am deeply disturbed by this intolerant and malicious act, which involved defacing public property with anti-Black racist graffiti.

On behalf of Clarington Council, I want to state clearly that this hateful act does not represent our community's beliefs and principles. Our community values...

Notice of Construction at Soper Creek Trail

Beginning the week of August 12, 2024, crews will begin the next phase of construction on the Soper Creek trail to continue the three-metre-wide paved asphalt trail out to Cotton Street. The work will also include the installation of a retaining wall, signage, amenities and restorative landscaping.

What are the impacts?
Construction access will primarily be off Cotton Street and Sprucewood Crescent in Bowmanville. To protect the public and ensure safety, access to Soper Creek Trail within the...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on road safety

Clarington, Ontario – Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement about road safety in Clarington:

“In recent weeks, Clarington has seen tragedies on our roadways—young lives taken from us much too soon. Our community is grieving.

Clarington is using tools we have available to keep our roadways safe, from lowering speed limits to installing traffic calming infrastructure. But we can’t do it alone. Driver behaviour has the greatest impact on the severity of traffic collisions: speeding,...