Year in Review
2025 Year in Review: Marking the midpoint of our 2024-27 Strategic Plan
Clarington’s Year in Review highlights more than 100 stories from 2025 that reflect progress on the objectives set out in the 2024-27 Strategic Plan.
At the midpoint of implementing the plan, 94 per cent of the 99 action items are in progress or complete, with nearly a third fully delivered.
With input from nearly 2,500 residents, Clarington's Strategic Plan is designed to be reflective of Council and the community’s collective aspirations. Many actions span multiple years and require phased implementation, partnerships, or approvals.
From major capital projects and modern service upgrades to community programs and long‑range planning, efforts in 2025 delivered improvements that enhanced convenience, access, and overall experience for residents, families, and businesses.
Highlights from 2025
More spaces and opportunities for community connection
Construction began on the new South Bowmanville Recreation Centre; neighbours came together for events like Canada Day, which drew a record‑breaking 20,000 attendees; and initiatives such as the Together We Are Clarington campaign continued to foster belonging and celebrate diversity.
Local economic growth
A new Investment Attraction Strategy was introduced to help create new jobs, diversify the economy, and support the services residents rely on; Clarington welcomed 21 new businesses in 2025, creating 130 jobs; filming in Clarington generated $1.3 million in local economic impact, including production of Season 4 of Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia television series.
Ongoing dedication to community health and safety
Launched the new Physician Recruitment Incentive Program to attract family doctors locally; Clarington Fire and Emergency Services responded to 877 emergency calls, including the Fosterbrooke long‑term care home evacuation and the tragic fire in downtown Bowmanville; the Animal Shelter cared for more than 250 animals; and the Municipality continued supporting the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project and celebrated the opening of Marigold Hospice Care.
Long‑term view for vibrant parks and complete neighbourhoods
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan advanced through many projects including securing 20 hectares for the future Sports and Event Grounds, moving trail design forward for Bowmanville Park on the former Zoo lands, grand openings of two outdoor refrigerated rinks and two new parks; efforts to guide the decades ahead included work on a new Waterfront Strategy, advancing six Secondary Plans, and securing an Affordable Housing Agreement in Courtice, the first of its kind in Durham Region.
Strong and efficient municipal operations
More than $2 million in operational efficiencies were achieved through continuous improvement initiatives since launch in late 2023; more than $10.7 million in 2025 grant funding was secured supporting everything from building the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, to Animal Shelter improvements, to summer employment for Clarington’s youth, and much more; and launched Clarington’s first‑ever People Strategy to strengthen the workforce that serves the community.
Public engagement remains a top priority
Clarington Connected kiosks were recognized for making public engagement more visible, accessible, and part of everyday life, receiving the 2025 Excellence in Innovation Award from Municipal Service Delivery Officials (MSDO); since launch in late 2023, more than 60,000 residents have shared input on 56 projects – including more than 1,400 who helped shape future programming at the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre
Advancing community priorities
94 per cent of 99 action items are in progress or complete
*Two of the original 101 action items have been postponed by Council.
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