News and Public Notices

Notice of Construction on Newcastle Memorial Arena Parking Lot

Starting the week of August 6, 2024, crews will begin rehabilitation work on the Newcastle Memorial Arena parking lot, located at 103 Caroline Street in Newcastle.  

What does the work include? 

• Clearing and trimming plants, trees and shrubs around the boundary of the property 

• Replacing storm sewer infrastructure 

• Removing and replacing existing parking lot asphalt and road base 

• Installing electrical works for parking lot lighting 

• Installing curbs, retaining wall and privacy fencing  

• Other restorations as...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Emancipation Day

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

“Emancipation Day commemorates the Slavery Abolition Act, which took effect on August 1, 1834, and opened the path to freedom for so many in Canada and other British colonies. Today, we confront the terrible history of slavery of Black and Indigenous peoples in Canada. This horrific legacy has had an intergenerational impact on people in our community and across the country.

The...

We’re on the hunt for a new park name! 

Clarington: we need your creativity.

We’re building a new neighbourhood park at 3301 Middle Road in Bowmanville – and it needs a name!

Set to open in late fall 2024, the new park will feature:

• An accessible playground
• Large shade structure
• Splash pad
• Softball diamond including a backstop, outfield fence, spectator seating and supporting amenities
• Significant landscaping including tree planting and naturalized zones
• Benches and seating
• Paved walkways and a parking lot

Our park naming policies dictate that...

Clarington bans rodenticides at recreation facilities

Clarington has banned the use of rodenticides at all Municipal recreation facilities as of July 1, 2024.

In response to concerns raised by residents about how rodenticide use can be unintentionally harmful to other wildlife, pets, and children, Clarington conducted a successful pilot project at the Courtice Community Complex in the first half of 2024. The project demonstrated that identifying and addressing potential access points and using traps kept mice and rats out of the facility just as...

High Street and O'Dell Street Reconstruction

Update: Beginning the week of July 29, 2024, reconstruction will begin on High Street and O'Dell Street. The work is expected to take approximately 12 weeks to complete. Please note that timelines are approximate and will vary depending on weather and other factors.

Access to properties for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be maintained for residents, except for very short periods. During construction, a temporary water supply system will be in place for affected homes. Crews will...