Council Highlights

Council Highlights from the February 10, 2020 Meeting

Clarington Council clears costly obstacle to help the expansion of Parkview Lodge

Clarington Council cleared a costly hurdle that will allow Parkview Lodge in Newcastle to continue its expansion and relocate the pedestrian crosswalk from its current location blocking the proposed driveway to the new building. Council also decided to enter into an agreement with Parkview Lodge allowing the facility to pay the local development charges on the expansion in 21 equal instalments over 20 years with no...

Council Highlights from the January 20, 2020 Meeting

Local Bowmanville street to be named after the Price family

Council voted to make an exception and name a local street after the Price Family. Generally, local streets within Clarington have a historical name or are named after local veterans to honour their sacrifices. The Price family settled in Bowmanville in 1931 on a local farm and began growing their produce. In 1964, the matriarch, Stella Price, began selling extra fruits and vegetables on her front lawn. Twenty-five years later, Stella’s...