News and Public Notices

March 20 Update: Fire in Downtown Bowmanville

Update: March 20 at 10 a.m. - Please see Durham Regional Police Service Update #3 on the fire in Downtown Bowmanville. As a community, Clarington is grieving. If you or someone you know is struggling with the emotional impact of this loss, support is available.

King Street West, from Scugog Street to Silver Street, has been reopened to pedestrians and traffic. Crews have now moved to the back of the building to continue demolition work on units 69-75a. For your safety, please respect the fencing...

March 18 Update: Fire in Downtown Bowmanville

Update: March 18 at 1 p.m. - Demolition of units 69-75a is still underway and expected to continue through March 19, 2025. King Street West from Scugog Street to Silver Street will remain closed until the work is complete.

Investigators with the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) have concluded their examination of the scene and efforts to determine the cause, origin and circumstances remain ongoing. Read the full statement from Durham Regional Police Service.

In support of the business...

March 15 Update: Fire in Downtown Bowmanville

Update March 15 at 12:30 p.m. - The Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) has completed the initial stage of its investigation at the fire scene and released the properties to the owners. Demolition crews will begin working to take down the remainder of building 69-75a this weekend, as the building has been deemed unsafe. King Street West, from Scugog Street to Silver Street, will remain closed into next week.

The structural integrity of the surrounding buildings will be assessed once the demolition is complete. Units 59...

Clarington Walks to temporarily relocate during construction of South Bowmanville Recreation Centre

Starting Monday, April 7, 2025, Clarington Walks will be temporarily relocated from Bowmanville Indoor Soccer while construction begins on the new South Bowmanville Recreation Centre.

Alternative walking options

• Walk indoors at other Clarington recreation facilities: The gymnasium at Diane Hamre Recreation Complex is available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7 to 9 a.m. Other facilities may be available depending on scheduled programs and bookings. Call 905-623-3379 to check for availability.

We’re listening, Clarington! Help us measure our communications efforts—how can we do better?

It’s time for a pulse check, Clarington! Two years ago, you told us how we could improve our communications efforts—and we listened! Now, we’re checking in again. Have we improved? What’s working well? Where can we do better?

We’re inviting you—our residents, businesses and community partners—to take the 2025 Communications Benchmarking Survey and share your feedback. It only takes a few minutes, and you’ll be entered to WIN one of three $100 Visa gift cards!

This year’s survey builds on the...