News and Public Notices

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...

Mayor Foster issues statement of condolence on the loss of Jill Richardson

Clarington, Ontario – The following statement has been issued by Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster, expressing condolences on the death of Marigold Hospice Care board member Jill Richardson.

“I am profoundly saddened by the passing of Clarington’s Jill Richardson. This is a heartbreaking loss for our community and all those lucky enough to know this incredible citizen.

As a fierce advocate for hospice, Jill’s work was essential in making the construction of the Marigold Hospice Care a reality....

Prestonvale Road closed due to damage caused by recent heavy rain

Prestonvale Road is closed due to damage caused by heavy rain. A hard road closure is located approximately 60 metres north of 1285 Prestonvale Road.

Soft road closures are located at Prestonvale Road and Jack Potts Way and Baseline Road and Cigas Road.

This road closure will be in effect until further notice.

Please note: Hard road closures block the entire road, preventing motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles from passing. Soft road closures allow local traffic to access...