News and Public Notices

Newly transformed Veterans’ Square reopens to public

Clarington, Ontario – Veterans’ Square in Bowmanville has reopened following extensive renovations to create a new vibrant, welcoming, and accessible public space. Mayor Foster and members of Clarington Council, along with representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 and dignitaries, were on site to help mark the occasion.

Mayor Adrian Foster, members of Clarington Council, members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178, and Jamil Jivani, Member of Parliament gather at Vetarans’ Square in...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Yom Kippur

Clarington, Ontario – At the beginning of the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“I want to wish a blessed Yom Kippur to everyone observing in our community. 

In the Jewish calendar, today marks the holiest day of the year. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown this evening and lasts until nightfall tomorrow. For many of our residents, it is a time for fasting, introspection, attending synagogue, and praying for...

Cannonballs on hold! Diane Hamre pool to close this December for upgrades

The pool at Diane Hamre Recreation Complex (DHRC) is closing this December, so renovations can take place to upgrade the space for our community. The pool will be closed for an estimated eight-week period starting December 3, 2024.

The primary focus of this project is to replace the dehumidification unit, which takes care of the environment on the pool deck-managing the cooling, humidity, and fresh air. In addition to this important upgrade, we’ll also be making some in-house improvements like...

Construction Notice: Rehabilitation of Bowmanville Creek Highway 401 Bridge Crossing

Starting the week of October 7, the Ministry of Transportation will begin rehabilitation work on the west side of the Bowmanville Creek Highway 401 bridge crossing. During this period, the Bowmanville Creek Valley Trail beneath the bridge will be reduced to a single lane.

Crews will occasionally move equipment and haul debris along the trail from the bridge to Baseline Road, with flagpersons on site as needed. The work is expected to be completed by the end of November. 

For alternative routes,...

Municipal Administrative Centre (Town Hall) north entrance closed for ramp reconstruction

Beginning Tuesday, October 15, the accessible entrance at the Municipal Administrative Centre will be temporarily relocated to allow for reconstruction of the accessible ramp. Residents looking to access the Municipal Administrative Centre (Town Hall) can enter through any of the following entrances:

• Bowmanville Library entrance - 163 Church Street (accessible)
• Main entrance - Temperance Street
• South entrance - Temperance Street

Inside the Library, Clarington staff will be on-site to help direct...