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...

Don’t miss out: Clarington Summer Camp registration begins April 9

Our Summer Camp sneak peek starts today! Get ready to register starting Wednesday, April 9 at 7 a.m. Don’t miss out on a fantastic camp experience for children ages four to 16 years!

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You can browse our summer camp and extended care programs today at www.clarington.net/BeActive, where you can sign up for an account, add your favourites to your wish list, update your account and find more information.

You can also print or download our 2025 Guide to Clarington Summer Camps where...

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...

Public Meeting Notice: Development Charges Study and Community Benefits Charges Strategy

You’re invited to attend a public meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. to share your feedback on Clarington’s proposed development charge (DC) rates and community benefits charges (CBC), as well as their applicable policies.

This meeting is an opportunity for the public to review and provide comments on the Development Charges Background Study and proposed By-law, as required under the Development Charges Act, 1997. There will also be an opportunity to review and provide comments on...

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...