News and Public Notices

Council Highlights from the March 25, 2024 meeting

Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan moves forward

Council received a progress update on the Municipality’s proposed Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. 

Clarington engaged with residents to ask them about their priorities for parks, recreation and culture. Residents shared their opinions and recommendations online, at public open houses and in stakeholder focus groups. 3,203 surveys were submitted, representing over 8,000 people across all age groups.

Clarington’s parks, recreation, and culture is viewed...

Statement from Mayor Foster on International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:

“Today, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, we mark International Day to Combat Islamophobia. We remember all the people around the world who have been victims of intolerance and religious hatred. In our community and country, prejudice and religious hatred is never acceptable.

We need to embrace every opportunity to promote knowledge and understanding...

Be careful around Clarington’s stormwater management ponds

Clarington’s stormwater management ponds help collect stormwater run-off from rainfall, or from melting snow and ice, and gives nature time to filter the water. The ponds are not intended for recreational use. Water levels may change rapidly—for your safety, do not enter the pond.

Stormwater management ponds can also serve as wildlife habitats. Feeding wildlife is prohibited in these areas.

Feeding wildlife can encourage animals to become more bold or likely to approach humans. It can discourage...

Statement from Mayor Foster on the loss of former MP Kim Rudd

Clarington, Ontario – The following statement has been released by Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster, expressing condolences on the death of former Member of Parliament Kim Rudd:

“On behalf of Council and the Municipality of Clarington, I want to express our sincerest sympathy to MP Rudd’s family, friends and everyone grieving her loss. I am genuinely saddened to hear about the recent passing of our former MP, who represented east Clarington.

She was a dedicated public servant, entrepreneur, and...

Downtown Bowmanville municipal parking lots now take debit and credit

Drivers can now pay for public parking by debit or credit at the municipal parking lots located at 30 Division Street, 166 Church Street, 132 Church Street and 20 King Street East. This measure is part of Clarington’s ongoing efforts to offer a modernized, convenient, and safe way to complete transactions.

Clarington already accepts mobile payments through the HotSpot Parking App, allowing residents and visitors to pay for public parking with their smartphones. Coin payments are also accepted.