News and Public Notices

Mayor Foster recognizes ‘iconic’ residents who serve the unsheltered

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“This week, we recognized an incredible group of citizens in our community. Local faith communities, service clubs, and not-for-profit organizations came together to create a grassroots support system for the unsheltered in Bowmanville. They call themselves ICONIC, otherwise known as the Integrated Community Outreach Network in Clarington. And the work they’ve done this winter is just that, iconic.

During the...

Clarington residents urged to stay away from fox family in Courtice

A fox family has made a home in Courtice, and while they’re an adorable sight, Clarington’s Animal Services Division is urging residents to give them space.

Staff have seen a significant rise in the number of people gathering to get a peek at the foxes, blocking the sidewalk and forcing children and pedestrians onto the grass and away from designated crossings. This is not only disturbing local wildlife, but is also creating unsafe conditions for pedestrians, students and Clarington crossing...

Bowmanville Valley Trail closed due to flooding

Due to extreme heavy rain and flooding all of the Bowmanville Valley Trail from Highway 2 to the Waterfront Trail is closed until further notice. As a result of creek bank flooding and swift currents the Bowmanville Valley Trail is unsafe. For everyone’s safety, the trail is now closed to the public.

Spring rain and snowmelt can contribute to higher water levels and increased water velocities in rivers and streams. Keep back from fast moving water or water overfilling its banks. Remind children...

Hard hats on! Construction begins on new outdoor skating rink in Newcastle

Clarington, Ontario – Construction is officially underway at Diane Hamre Recreation Complex as crews begin work on Clarington’s second outdoor refrigerated skating rink, which is set to open this winter. Similar to the outdoor rink in Courtice, the Newcastle rink will feature a refrigerated ice surface bordered by a rubber skate mat, plenty of seating, lighting for evening use, a gas fire pit and a warming room.

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council on-site as crews break ground...

Clarington is getting spruced up with forestry work

Certain residential areas will benefit from forestry work that keeps our neighborhoods beautiful, our community safe and our trees healthy. In the coming weeks, crews will be conducting block pruning, which may cause minor disruptions for pedestrian traffic.

Block pruning is an important practice that promotes safe tree structure while improving the overall health of our trees. This work will involve:

• Removing dead, diseased, broken or dangerous branches
• Pruning for clearance over roadways, public...