News and Public Notices

Newly renovated Orono Arena celebrates reopening with a free public skate

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to announce the reopening of Orono Arena following extensive renovations inside the building. Mayor Foster and members of Council, along with members of the Orono Amateur Athletic Association, officially marked the reopening with a complimentary public skate on September 28.

The $3 million renovation included replacing the refrigerated floor under the ice pad, upgrading the changing rooms and shower areas, and replacing the rubber...

Clarington designates the Orono Library under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

The Orono Library has been designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, solidifying its place as an integral part of the community’s history.

Located at 127 Church Street North, the property was built in 1882 and features an Italianate architectural style. In 2022, the Clarington Heritage Committee evaluated and recommended its designation due to the building’s cultural heritage value.

In collaboration with Clarington Library, Museums & Archives staff, accessibility upgrades were completed...

Clarington unveils new designs for South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, approves indoor pool

Clarington, Ontario – With shovels set to hit the ground in spring of 2025, Clarington’s new South Bowmanville Recreation Centre design plans are underway. On September 23, Clarington Council also approved the addition of an indoor aquatics facility to the site.

From left to right: Ward 4 Councillor Margaret Zwart, Mayor Adrian Foster, Ward 2 Councillor Lloyd Rang, Ward 1 Councillor Sami Elhajjeh, and Ward 3 and 4 Regional Councillor Willie Woo.

The approved Phase 1 design renderings show the...

Residents celebrate new ways to move and play at South Courtice Arena

Clarington, Ontario – On September 21, hundreds of residents joined Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council to celebrate the launch of all-new outdoor amenities at South Courtice Arena.

Located at 1595 Prestonvale Road in Courtice, the arena is already a hub of community activity featuring both NHL and Olympic-sized indoor ice pads, an outdoor soccer field and off-leash dog park. Now, it’s also home to Clarington’s first accessible outdoor fitness area, paid for in part by the Government...

Playground refresh wraps-up at parks in Bowmanville and Solina

New play structures, swings and other amenities have been installed or replaced at four parks in Bowmanville and Solina, including:

Rhonda Park, 92 Rhonda Boulevard, Bowmanville

• Enlarged playground area with wood fibre safety surface
• Junior and senior play structures
• Four swings, one accessible
• Park benches
• Pathway realignment and new pathway

New upgrades to Rhonda Park feature a new play structure with wood fibre safety surface.

Elephant Hill Park, 30 Maconnachie Place, Bowmanville

• Enlarged playground...