Community News

Several roads to close for Moonlight Magic and Christmas Market event

The following roads will close on December 6 from 4 to 10 p.m. for Bowmanville’s Moonlight Magic and Christmas Market event: 

• King Street West, between Scugog Street and George Street. 
• Division Street, between 33 Division Street and 11 Division Street. 
• Temperance Street, between King Street West and 11 Temperance Street. 

Note: Temperance Street will close between King Street and Church Street from December 5 at 5 a.m. to December 6 at 4 p.m. to allow for event set-up.

Clarington is now accepting Access 2 cards!

With International Day of Persons with Disabilities tomorrow, we are thrilled to share that we are now accepting Access 2 cards at our community facilities.

December 3 marks the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities—a day to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society, and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.

At Clarington, we are...

Statement on racist graffiti found in Clarington

The Municipality of Clarington is sharing the following statements condemning the recent discovery of racist graffiti in Clarington:  

Statement from Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster: 

“As Mayor of Clarington, it is with a heavy heart that I address this recent incident of hate and ignorance. This small-minded act certainly does not reflect the values we cherish in Clarington – values of respect, equity, and inclusivity. We remain dedicated to creating a community where everyone can feel safe and...

Service disruption: Parking lot adjacent to 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, closed December 3 and 4

The Municipal Parking lot located on the corner of Church Street and Division Street in Bowmanville will close so municipal staff can complete maintenance in the area. 

The lot, located adjacent to132 Church Street in Bowmanville will be closed during the following time frames:

• 11 p.m. on December 3 to 3 p.m. on December 4
• 11 p.m. on December 4 to 3 p.m. on December 5

There will still be plenty of lot and on-street parking options available and downtown parking is free of charge during the month of December....

Clarington to launch study to guide restoration of Graham Creek Jetties and Bond Head Beach

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington, in partnership with the Government of Canada and with technical support from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, will undertake a Coastal Process Study along Lake Ontario to inform the restoration of the Graham Creek Jetties and Bond Head beach using nature-based approaches. The study is being funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative, which will provide the municipality with $100,000 over a two-year period.