Community News

Hard hats on! Construction begins on new outdoor skating rink in Newcastle

Clarington, Ontario – Construction is officially underway at Diane Hamre Recreation Complex as crews begin work on Clarington’s second outdoor refrigerated skating rink, which is set to open this winter. Similar to the outdoor rink in Courtice, the Newcastle rink will feature a refrigerated ice surface bordered by a rubber skate mat, plenty of seating, lighting for evening use, a gas fire pit and a warming room.

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council on-site as crews break ground...

Statement from Mayor Foster on International Transgender Day of Visibility

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark International Transgender Day of Visibility, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“Today, we celebrate the vibrant and fearless authenticity of the transgender community in Clarington and beyond. On Transgender Day of Visibility, we honour the joy and strength of transgender, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people.

In Clarington, we strive to be a place where everyone feels welcomed and safe to be who they are, free from fear of...

Clarington’s first-ever Year in Review highlights progress on key community priorities in 2024

Clarington, ON - On March 24, The Municipality of Clarington released its first-ever Year in Review with over 60 stories that highlight progress in 2024 on community priorities outlined in the 2024-27 Strategic Plan. Readers get an inside look at many fresh ideas and firsts for the Municipality of Clarington, helping to pave the way toward a vibrant future for residents and businesses to continue to thrive in.

Read the 2024 Year in Review to see the progress in making Clarington’s priorities a...

March 20 Update: Fire in Downtown Bowmanville

Update: March 20 at 10 a.m. - Please see Durham Regional Police Service Update #3 on the fire in Downtown Bowmanville. As a community, Clarington is grieving. If you or someone you know is struggling with the emotional impact of this loss, support is available.

King Street West, from Scugog Street to Silver Street, has been reopened to pedestrians and traffic. Crews have now moved to the back of the building to continue demolition work on units 69-75a. For your safety, please respect the fencing...

March 18 Update: Fire in Downtown Bowmanville

Update: March 18 at 1 p.m. - Demolition of units 69-75a is still underway and expected to continue through March 19, 2025. King Street West from Scugog Street to Silver Street will remain closed until the work is complete.

Investigators with the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) have concluded their examination of the scene and efforts to determine the cause, origin and circumstances remain ongoing. Read the full statement from Durham Regional Police Service.

In support of the business...