Community News

Let’s celebrate Canada Day, eh! Fireworks and fun for all ages—it’s going to be a blast

Come out and celebrate Canada Day with an evening packed with entertainment, activities, and good times with friends and family. The festivities kick off Tuesday, July 1, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, located at 2440 Highway 2 in Bowmanville. End the night with a bang—fireworks light up the sky at 10 p.m.!

Catch all the fun, including:

• Live music and performances on the Main Stage featuring the Matt O'Music Student Band Showcase, The Charles Street Band, City Soul, and...

Burn ban lifted in Clarington

Update - June 10 at 3 p.m.: Clarington Emergency and Fire Services has lifted the burn ban.

We remind residents that while the burn ban has been lifted, everyone must continue to follow Clarington's Open-Air Burning By-law. To learn more about the rules, get safety tips, or apply for a permit visit, www.clarington.net/OpenAirBurning.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe.

🚫🔥A burn ban is in effect for all of Clarington.

On Friday, June 6, 2025, Clarington Emergency and Fire...

Together, We Are Clarington: Building a community where everyone belongs

The Municipality of Clarington is proud to launch Together, We Are Clarington, a bold new initiative that invites the entire community to embrace diversity and take meaningful action against racism, discrimination, and hate.

As Clarington continues to grow, so does the opportunity—and responsibility—to foster a more inclusive, welcoming, and connected community. The campaign encourages residents, organizations, and businesses to reflect on their role in building a municipality where everyone...

Rotary Club of Bowmanville’s timeless gift to Clarington celebrates 100 years of service

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington proudly unveiled a vintage-style street clock at Town Hall today, located at the corner of Temperance Street and Church Street. Thoughtfully donated by the Rotary Club of Bowmanville to celebrate their century of service, this tribute honours the Rotary’s extraordinary dedication to strengthening the community and fostering meaningful connections.

With its charming design inspired by Victorian-era post clocks, this timeless addition reflects the heartbeat of the...

Pride Month a time to celebrate, but also a call to action

Clarington, Ontario – As we mark Pride Month, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“As we prepare to raise the Pride Month flag, we come together to celebrate our incredible 2SLGBTQIA+ community here in Clarington. We can take pride in our community's commitment to ensuring that love and inclusion resonate more powerfully than prejudice and discrimination.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate and to reflect on how far we’ve come, but also a call to action. We still have...