News and Public Notices

Plans for South Bowmanville Recreation Centre move forward

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington will move forward with construction of the new South Bowmanville Recreation Centre.

At a special meeting on October 2, Clarington Council voted to spend $65 million to develop, design and construct the first phase of the new facility, which will include a gymnasium and multi-purpose rooms for registered and drop-in programs; a sports dome and indoor walking track; and an outdoor skating rink.

As part of the motion, Council also committed to using the upcoming...

Statement from Mayor Foster on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has released the following statement.

“Today, our thoughts are with the survivors of the Residential School System, their families and the Indigenous communities still impacted by the intergenerational trauma of these schools. We remember those who died, those who are missing and the survivors who continue to live with this devastating piece of Canadian history.

As we mark National Day...

Council Highlights from the September 25, 2023 meeting

Clarington gives $1.25 million to kick-start construction of new hospice

Council voted to provide a $1.25 million grant to Durham Region Hospice – Clarington. Due to escalating construction costs, additional financial support was needed to make the much-needed Marigold Hospice Care a reality.

The hospice will provide care in a home-like setting for those at the end of life and support for their families. The Municipality has strongly supported the new hospice, donating surplus land on Cobbledick...

Clarington Council to make decision on South Bowmanville Recreation Centre

Clarington, Ontario – The future of the proposed South Bowmanville Recreation Centre will be decided at a special meeting of Clarington Council on Monday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.

The final decision was deferred from the September 25 meeting of Clarington Council, where Councillors considered four options to advance plans for the new Bowmanville facility, as well as additional outdoor skating rinks in Courtice and Newcastle.

On Monday, Council will consider a motion to move forward with Option 4 for...

Municipal Law Enforcement Office in Courtice to close September 27

Clarington’s Municipal Law Enforcement Office, located at 2611 Trulls Road in Courtice, will be closed on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, while the Region of Durham completes work in the area that requires water in the building to be turned off.

During the closure, residents can access by-law services, including parking ticket payments, at the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street in Bowmanville.

The Municipal Law Enforcement Office will reopen on Thursday, September 28.

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