Community News

Free holiday parking while you #ShopLocal

Shop local this holiday season and park for free in beautiful historic downtown Bowmanville. The parking meters have been turned off for December, and the paid parking lots offer free courtesy parking, allowing shoppers easy access to local stores and restaurants. The exception is the King Street lot, which continues to have a two-hour maximum.

Winter parking reminders

• No parking is allowed on the street during a snow event at any time of day or night, even with a parking permit.

In order to help us...

Statement from Mayor Foster on charges against a Clarington Councillor

Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:

“Today, Peterborough Police Service announced that it has laid charges against Clarington Local Ward 3 Councillor Corinna Traill for Uttering Threats.

It is important to allow the court to determine the outcome of this case. I want to affirm to residents that Clarington Council is focused on serving our community and we will continue to do so.”

As this is an ongoing matter before the courts, the Municipality of Clarington cannot make...

Join the review panel for Clarington’s 2026 Community Funding Program – Apply by January 12

We’re looking for community representatives to help us select this year’s well-deserving grant recipients for the Community Funding Program. Your local community perspective will be invaluable in informing the decision-making process. Submit your application online by Monday, January 12, 2026, for your opportunity to make a positive contribution to your community.

The Clarington Community Funding Program Review Committee consists of five staff members and up to three community members who will...

Over $21,000 grant from Firehouse Subs Foundation boosts safety for Clarington firefighters

Clarington, Ontario — Clarington Emergency & Fire Services (CEFS) welcomed a $21,865 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. As Station 1 (Bowmanville) expands into a two-truck hall to better serve the community, the funding enabled the addition of a new gear extractor unit.

Gear extractors are specialized systems that remove harmful substances from bunker gear after exposure to smoke, chemicals, and other fire-related debris. This brings the total to five gear cleaning...

Stay safe and snow-ready this winter

The cold weather (and white fluffy stuff) has arrived, Clarington! To help the community stay safe and snow-ready, we’ve put together a list of important tips and reminders.

Whether it’s clearing snow from your sidewalk, parking wisely, or giving snowplows plenty of space, a little effort from everyone can make a big difference in keeping Clarington safe and accessible this winter.

Parking reminders

• Please ensure all vehicles are off the road to allow for snow-clearing operations.
• If you park on...