Public Service Announcements

Durham observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Remembering the Children Memorial

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at a Remembering the Children Memorial on September 24 at 11:30 a.m.

A commemorative orange crosswalk—designed by visual artist, Jon Colwell, a proud member of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation—and an accompanying plaque will be unveiled at the memorial. The crosswalk has been planned with the advice and guidance of Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Indigenous community...

With the kids back in class, remember to slow down in school zones

With Durham Region students back to school, road users must remember to keep safety top of mind in school zones.

Drivers need to slow down, stay focused, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection. With more people walking, cyclists and drivers should give themselves extra time to get to their destination and ride with care to protect the safety of children.

Through the Durham Vision Zero strategic...

Rotary Park Pedestrian Bridge Deck Replacement

Starting the week of August 15, 2022, crews will begin to work on the Rotary Park Pedestrian Bridge Deck Replacement in Bowmanville. Pedestrian access to the Bowmanville Valley Trail system from Rotary Park will be closed for the duration of construction. Notices, signage and barrier fencing will be erected before the trail closure to ensure public safety. Residents can still access the Bowmanville Valley Trail from Roenigk Drive, Nelson Street, Spry Avenue and Baseline Road, as shown on the attached...

Celebrate Canada Day Safely – follow our firework safety rules

With the Canada Day long weekend ahead of us, Clarington Fire and Emergency Services and the Municipality want to remind residents about firework safety. We encourage you to join our Celebrate Clarington event at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex on July 1, which will feature a community-wide display of fireworks discharged by professionals. If you choose to have a private fireworks display, please be considerate of your neighbours when discharging fireworks.

In Clarington, By-law No. 2015-047...

Coyotes in Clarington

Clarington has received several recent reports about coyote sightings and encounters in our urban areas. Coyotes are beneficial at controlling the rodent population, and generally, they are not a threat to humans. Occasionally, coyotes can pose a danger.  

To minimize potential risks, please read the tips below on how to interact with wildlife. Clarington is an urban and rural community, which means we share the space with wildlife. We must be aware of our surroundings, know how to react, and...