News and Public Notices

Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on Yom Kippur

Clarington, Ontario – At the beginning of the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

“I want to wish a blessed Yom Kippur to everyone observing in our community. 

In the Jewish calendar, today marks the holiest day of the year. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown this evening and lasts until nightfall tomorrow. For many of our residents, it is a time for fasting, introspection, attending synagogue, and praying for...

Construction Notice: Rehabilitation of Bowmanville Creek Highway 401 Bridge Crossing

Starting the week of October 7, the Ministry of Transportation will begin rehabilitation work on the west side of the Bowmanville Creek Highway 401 bridge crossing. During this period, the Bowmanville Creek Valley Trail beneath the bridge will be reduced to a single lane.

Crews will occasionally move equipment and haul debris along the trail from the bridge to Baseline Road, with flagpersons on site as needed. The work is expected to be completed by the end of November. 

For alternative routes,...

Passing By-law 2024-040: Designating Orono Library as a property of historical value

In the Matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O. 18
And in the Matter of the Lands and Premises
Known Municipally as 127 Church Street North, Orono
in The Municipality of Clarington

Notice of Passing of a By-law

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has passed By-law 2024-040 designating the property located at 127 Church Street North, Orono in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of architectural and historical value under Part IV...

This Fire Prevention Week, make sure your smoke alarms are working for you

Smoke alarms save lives—but only if they’re working and installed correctly. During Fire Prevention Week from October 6 to 12, 2024, Clarington Emergency and fire Services encourages all residents to follow our safety guidelines to ensure their smoke alarms work for them.

Smoke Alarm Guidelines

• Every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, we recommend installing smoke alarms in every bedroom. Larger homes may require...

Construction Notice: Upcoming pavement rehabilitation work in Bowmanville and Newcastle

Please be advised that beginning the week of October 7, 2024, GIP Paving Limited will begin work on road improvements in Bowmanville and Newcastle.

Roadwork will include the removal and replacement of applicable surface and base asphalt and concrete sidewalks and curbs, as well as asphalt paving, traffic line painting, driveway and roadway shoulder re-instatement (where applicable), ditching and associated restoration works.

These roadwork improvements will take place in the following locations: