Community News

It’s game on as Clarington celebrates the groundbreaking of the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre

Clarington, ON – On Thursday, May 1, Mayor Adrian Foster, members of Council, staff, and construction partners were joined with special guests from the Darlington Soccer Club to officially break ground on the highly anticipated South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, with Phase 1 set to open in 2026. This marks a major milestone for the community and a bright future filled with fun, fitness, and hometown pride.

Councillor Lloyd Rang, Councillor Margaret Zwart, Mayor Adrian Foster, Councillor Sami...

Applications now open for Clarington’s Diversity Leadership Bursary with two awards in 2025

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington is proud to announce that applications are now open for the second annual Diversity Leadership Bursary, offering two graduating Clarington high school students the opportunity to receive a $1,250 bursary to support their educational and career aspirations.

This bursary recognizes students who are actively championing diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility in the community. Through their leadership and commitment to positive change, they help make...

Road resurfacing and drainage improvement work to begin next week on Clarington’s roads

From May to September 2025, crews will begin construction to improve the surface of several roads in Clarington. The work includes drainage improvements, asphalt reclamation, grading, resurfacing and slurry seal. Motorists may experience temporary lane closures, short-term road closures and delays on the affected roads.

Taking care of our roads helps keep Clarington a safe and connected community. We appreciate your patience as we make these improvements. Please note timelines are approximate...

Join our team! Check out this week's employment opportunities!

Clarington is an equal opportunity employer and a great place to build a career. We value teamwork and diversity and offer an environment where staff can grow and pursue advancement opportunities while making a difference in the community.

Check out our employment opportunities below and apply online to join our incredible team.

Current Jobs:

• Summer Student - Special Events Assistant
• Digital Media Student
• Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I
• Business Process Analyst
• Business Performance Specialist
• Clerk...

What you need to know about the new recreational open-air Burning By-Law

Earlier this year, Clarington Council introduced some updates to the open-air Burning By-Law. This means that some residents with larger properties can now enjoy wood-burning recreational outdoor fires with specific restrictions and no permits are needed.

Gain peace of mind and avoid costly fines by keeping your fires safe and compliant.

For the full list of rules, visit www.clarington.net/OutdoorFireGuide.

Rule #1: Wood-burning recreational fires must meet the safe distance standard.

• Wood-burning...