Community News

Celebrate Sport in Clarington Weekend

Join in the celebration and recognition of our local athletes and sports organizationsfrom April 21 to 23, 2023!

Get involved and celebrate Clarington's sports community. Visit with local sportsorganizations, watch live demos, and enjoy outdoor activities, food trucks, entertainmentand more! Swim and skate for free all weekend at municipal recreation facilities and tryout the Fitness Training Centre (18+) on Friday, April 21.

Free swimming and skating

Enjoy free swimming and skating on Friday (4 p...

Changes to the waste collection schedule for Easter holidays

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of changes to the scheduled curbside waste collection due to the upcoming Easter holidays.

When and where:

Curbside collection in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and UxbridgeResidents of Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge who have curbside collection scheduled for Friday, April 7, will have their waste collected the following day on Saturday, April 8.

Blue box collection in Oshawa and Whitby

Ongoing lane restrictions on King Street and Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is updating residents regarding lane restrictions on King Street and Bowmanville Avenue in the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Bowmanville.

When and Where:

• Ongoing lane restrictions on King Street from Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) to just east of Bowmanville Avenue in Bowmanville until the end of April.

• Lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue from south of King Street to north of Stevens Road, and on King Street from west of...

Health Department monitoring local area for potential avian influenza in wild birds

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is currently monitoring recent reports of dead birds that have been found in the Uxbridge area for potential avian influenza. In addition to reports from Uxbridge, the Health Department is also aware of other multiple dead bird sightings in other jurisdictions throughout the greater Toronto area.

“As it is currently migratory season for many bird species, residents may notice higher than usual sightings of birds that are sick or in distress, or...

Durham Accessibility Conference returns with focus on the power of inclusion in the workplace

Whitby, Ontario – Abilities Centre, in partnership with The Region of Durham, invites the business community, Durham Region employers and those interested in exploring the power of inclusion in the workplace to attend the Durham Accessibility Conference.

When: Tuesday, May 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is now open.

Where: This is a free virtual conference via Zoom. Register online for the Durham Accessibility Conference.

What: The theme for this year is Power of Inclusion: Moving...