Community News

Applications now open for Clarington’s 2025 Community Funding Program

Calling all not-for-profit and community-based organizations serving Clarington! Our Community Funding Program is now accepting applications for 2025 grants, and this year we’ve made it even easier to apply.

This program offers up to $5,000 in financial support to organizations that align with Clarington’s strategic priorities. We encourage all eligible organizations to apply online through Service Clarington. Applications are open until January 31, 2025. See if your organization is eligible at

Clarington shares proposed budget update for 2025

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington’s proposed 2025 Budget Update is now available for review online. Clarington is proposing a net tax increase of approximately $91 for the average household, or about $7.59 per month.

The 2025 Budget Update includes capital investments in infrastructure to support the delivery of the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan, including breaking ground on the new South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, upgrades to parks, trails and roads across the municipality, the...

Cannonballs on hold! Diane Hamre pool closed this December for upgrades

The pool at Diane Hamre Recreation Complex (DHRC) is closed 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.

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 fresh paint, repaired...

Clarington is getting spruced up with forestry work

Certain residential areas will benefit from forestry work that keeps our neighborhoods beautiful, our community safe and our trees healthy. In the coming weeks, crews will be conducting block pruning, which may cause minor disruptions for pedestrian traffic.

Block pruning is an important practice that promotes safe tree structure while improving the overall health of our trees. This work will involve:

• Removing dead, diseased, broken or dangerous branches
• Pruning for clearance over roadways, public...

Statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“This year, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women resonates deeply within our community. It’s a heartrending moment to acknowledge all those who have endured gender-based violence and to mourn those we’ve tragically lost.

Each year, we remember the 14 young women senselessly killed in a hateful act of...