Community News

Clarington Mayor launches new recognition program

Clarington, Ontario – To celebrate National Volunteer Week, the Mayor of Clarington is launching a new recognition program that honours residents for their service to the community.

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has awarded a Clarington Mayor’s Office Challenge Coin to 12 deserving recipients. The challenge coin is a symbol of appreciation and gratitude from the Mayor to residents who have made a positive impact on the community. The recipients are Clarington residents from all walks of life who...

Clarington to begin road and infrastructure improvements on several streets in Bowmanville

Starting Monday, May 6, 2024, the Municipality of Clarington will begin work to improve the roads and infrastructure on Brown Street, Albert Street, and Victoria Street in Bowmanville.

The work is expected to be completed by September 2024, and includes:

• Local storm sewer installation
• Local watermain replacement, including water services
• Removal of existing road asphalt and road base
• Subdrain installation
• Construction of new road base
• Curb and gutter installation
• Driveway apron reinstatement
• Concrete...

Community invited to review plans for Community Park on former Bowmanville Zoo lands

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington is seeking public feedback on a proposed design for a 34-acre Community Park on the former lands of the Bowmanville Zoo, located just north of Highway 2 in east Bowmanville. The Municipality of Clarington is calling on the community to help inform an inspiring vision for a signature park that honours the natural and cultural heritage of this beloved property.

This consultation builds on previous efforts by Valleys 2000, who hired a design firm to create an initial...

Clarington’s Wayfinding System Strategy receives federal investment

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington is receiving federal funding to develop a wayfinding system, which will support the Municipality’s Active Transportation Master Plan.

With a goal to make Clarington healthier, more connected and more sustainable, the wayfinding system will feature signs, route maps, accessibility information and digital resources that residents and visitors can use to get around Clarington. Once implemented, it will help people travel from historic downtowns to beautiful scenery to...

Clarington unveils designs for the municipality’s first-ever outdoor refrigerated skating rink

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington will soon begin construction on a refrigerated outdoor skating rink at the Courtice Community Complex—the first of its kind in the municipality.

The facility, which is expected to open for the 2024-25 skating season, features a refrigerated ice surface bordered by a rubber skate mat, ample lighting for evening use, covered and uncovered chairs and benches, two gas fire pits and a warming room.

The rink will provide residents of all ages with an opportunity to enjoy...