News and Public Notices

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...

Clarington receives funding for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington has received a $166,080 grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to conduct a feasibility study that will help identify ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Municipal buildings. This grant, which is being provided through GMF’s Community Buildings Retrofit initiative, will help the Municipality respond to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Clarington will use this funding to undertake a study of greenhouse...

Newly transformed Veterans’ Square reopens to public

Clarington, Ontario – Veterans’ Square in Bowmanville has reopened following extensive renovations to create a new vibrant, welcoming, and accessible public space. Mayor Foster and members of Clarington Council, along with representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 and dignitaries, were on site to help mark the occasion.

Mayor Adrian Foster, members of Clarington Council, members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178, and Jamil Jivani, Member of Parliament gather at Vetarans’ Square in...