News and Public Notices

Construction Notice: Permanent speed bumps to be installed on Simpson Avenue in Bowmanville

As part of Clarington’s ongoing commitment to community safety, permanent speed bumps will be installed on Simpson Avenue in Bowmanville on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in the following locations:

• North of Prince Street
• South of Jane Street
• North of Southway Drive

Work is expected to be completed within the day, and access to all fronting properties will be maintained. Traffic control measures will be in place during construction, and minor delays may occur. We appreciate your patience and...

Statement from Mayor Foster on Elexicon reinvestment

Clarington, Ontario – Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement on the $62 million equity investment that several shareholders have made in Elexicon Energy:

“The Municipality of Clarington, along with Ajax, Belleville and Whitby, have committed to increasing investment in the local grid through a renewed financing arrangement with Elexicon Energy.

By converting the debt owed to shareholders into equity in the company, we’re committing to Elexicon’s long-term growth. Elexicon...

South Bowmanville Rec Centre receives $10M grant — Clarington’s largest community project yet

Clarington, Ontario – Today, Ontario’s Ministry of Sport announced a $10 million contribution to the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF). Phase 1 opens in 2026, answering Clarington’s growing need for modern, accessible spaces that inspire active living and lifelong wellness.

The South Bowmanville Recreation Centre will be a vibrant hub for neighbours united by a love of sport, fitness, and community connection, featuring...

Statement from Mayor Foster on SMRs as fast-track nation-building projects

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

“It’s exciting that Prime Minister Mark Carney has chosen the Darlington New Nuclear Project as one of the first nation-building initiatives, and the only in Ontario, to be fast-tracked by the Major Projects Office.

The Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) being built in Clarington are the first of their kind, a bold step toward advancing nuclear technology and creating a more sustainable future. This project will...

Dogs get more room to run thanks to $50K grant awarded to Clarington’s Animal Shelter

Clarington, Ontario — Shelter dogs in Clarington now have twice the space to run, play, and enjoy the outdoors thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Marilyn Neaves Charitable Foundation Trust. Completed this summer, the expansion doubled the size of the dog run from one individual-use area to four secure outdoor zones, now complete with shade canopies.

This upgrade supports the health and well-being of animals awaiting adoption. With more consistent access to fresh air and exercise, dogs experience...