News and Public Notices

Protect your home and family with CO safety tips from Clarington Emergency and Fire Services

November 1 to 7 is Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week and Clarington Emergency and Fire Services is reminding residents to stay safe with CO safety tips.

What is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because it is colourless, odourless, tasteless. A carbon monoxide alarm will alert you to the presence of this dangerous gas. CO is produced when fuels do not burn completely inside their fuel-burning appliances. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause headaches, nausea,...

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Diwali

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

“To the families lighting up their homes and temples for Diwali, on behalf of Clarington Council, I sincerely wish you a bright and joyous Festival of Lights.

For many in our community and around the world, this is a time to celebrate the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. As they gather to spark the light of lamps, candles and lanterns, our community is brightened by the...

Clarington steps up: new cell towers to be added throughout the community

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington has taken another step toward improving local cellular connectivity. On October 28, Council approved a report directing staff to partner with Shared Tower to build cellular infrastructure on municipally owned properties.

Six locations have been identified:

• South Courtice Arena on Prestonvale Road
• Bowmanville Fire Station on Highway 2
• Municipally-owned land in Bowmanville’s Northglen neighbourhood
• Orono Fire Station on Main Street
• Solina Community Hall on Concession...

Clarington Council approves design vision for park on the former lands of the Bowmanville Zoo

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Council has approved the Master Plan for the future 34-acre park on the former lands of the Bowmanville Zoo, located just north of Highway 2 in east Bowmanville. The project will now advance to the detailed design of phase one, focusing on a trail network within the park to start construction next year and open in 2026.

“In Clarington, the Zoo Lands are near and dear to our hearts. We know residents will be excited to once again have access to this well-loved...

A Roadmap for the future: Clarington finalizes Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan

On October 28, 2024, Council approved Clarington’s first Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP). This document will serve as a roadmap to inform future Council decisions about Clarington’s parkland, programs and services, and what’s needed to grow with the community for the next 10 to 15 years.

A community engagement campaign ran on www.clarington.net/PRCMP from September 17 to October 15, inviting residents, stakeholders and community groups to review the draft plan and submit their...