News and Public Notices

South Bowmanville Rec Centre receives $10M grant — Clarington’s largest community project yet

Clarington, Ontario – Today, Ontario’s Ministry of Sport announced a $10 million contribution to the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF). Phase 1 opens in 2026, answering Clarington’s growing need for modern, accessible spaces that inspire active living and lifelong wellness.

The South Bowmanville Recreation Centre will be a vibrant hub for neighbours united by a love of sport, fitness, and community connection, featuring...

Statement from Mayor Foster on SMRs as fast-track nation-building projects

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“It’s exciting that Prime Minister Mark Carney has chosen the Darlington New Nuclear Project as one of the first nation-building initiatives, and the only in Ontario, to be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office.

The Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) being built in Clarington are the first of their kind, a bold step toward advancing nuclear technology and creating a more sustainable future. This project will...

Dogs get more room to run thanks to $50K grant awarded to Clarington’s Animal Shelter

Clarington, Ontario — Shelter dogs in Clarington now have twice the space to run, play, and enjoy the outdoors thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Marilyn Neaves Charitable Foundation Trust. Completed this summer, the expansion doubled the size of the dog run from one individual-use area to four secure outdoor zones, now complete with shade canopies.

This upgrade supports the health and well-being of animals awaiting adoption. With more consistent access to fresh air and exercise, dogs experience...

Join our team! Check out this week's employment opportunities!

Clarington is an equal opportunity employer and a great place to build a career. We value teamwork and diversity and offer an environment where staff can grow and pursue advancement opportunities while making a difference in the community.

Check out our employment opportunities below and apply online to join our incredible team.

Current Jobs:

• Principal Planner, Development Review
• Senior Planner, Community Planning (Policy)
• Part-Time Customer Service Coordinator

Ongoing recruitment:

• Part-Time Facility...

Construction Notice: Accessibility improvements coming to downtown Bowmanville

Clarington is working to improve accessibility and safety across the community. This fall, work will begin to improve accessibility at the intersections of King Street and Temperance Street, and King Street and Division Street in downtown Bowmanville.

What does the work include?

• Replacing concrete sidewalks and curbs to ensure smooth, accessible surfaces for walking, rolling and wheeling.
• Installing tactile walking surface indicators to improve intersection safety for blind and low vision...