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Clarington Council has approved the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP), which will guide the development of parkland, programs, and services over the next 10 to 15 years. The plan was developed with input from residents, stakeholders, and community groups, who were invited to review the draft and provide
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The Municipality of Clarington has been awarded a grant of $166,080 from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund. This funding is designated for a feasibility study aimed at identifying strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from municipal buildings. The study will explore measures such as upgrading lighting
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Clarington Emergency and Fire Services has issued guidelines for residents planning to use fireworks during Diwali celebrations. According to the local By-law No. 2015-047, residents must obtain a Fireworks Permit before discharging fireworks, though the permit fee is waived for cultural or religious holidays. Fireworks Safety Guidelines * Do not discharge
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The Municipality of Clarington has announced road closures in Bowmanville Cemetery, located at 1330 Haines Street, as part of ongoing maintenance work. The closures are scheduled to begin on October 28, 2024, and are expected to last approximately one month. The maintenance involves paving and concrete works, which may be
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Forestry work is currently underway in several residential areas of Courtice, Ontario. The work involves block pruning, a process aimed at maintaining safe tree structures and improving tree health. This includes the removal of dead, diseased, or dangerous branches, pruning for clearance over roadways and walkways, and trimming branches that
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The Municipality of Clarington has approved a budget of up to $1,000,000 for the repair of the Scugog Street storm sewer outfall. This decision was made during the General Government Committee meeting held on October 7, 2024. The funding for this project will be sourced from the Ontario
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Baseline Road in Clarington will be closed at the CPKC rail crossing from October 21 to October 25. This closure is due to rail line reconstruction activities. The closure will affect the section of Baseline Road at the railway crossing, with soft closures at the intersections of Baseline Road and
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Veterans' Square, located at the Municipal Administrative Centre on 40 Temperance Street in Bowmanville, has reopened to the public following extensive renovations. The space now includes five flag poles, raised gardens, accessible seating, paved pathways, a service animal relief area, and several mobility device charging stations.
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has awarded a renovation contract for Emergency and Fire Services Station 1 to Snyder Construction. The contract is valued at $1,160,064, inclusive of the Net HST Rebate. The total funding required for the project is $1,276,071, which includes both construction
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has decided to conduct a study on the feasibility and cost of adding or replacing garbage receptacles in the downtown core. This decision was made during the committee meeting on October 7, 2024, in response to increasing complaints about litter from local residents and
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Several roads in downtown Bowmanville will be closed for the Applefest event. King Street will be closed from Friday, October 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. to Saturday, October 19, 2024, at approximately 7 p.m. The closure extends from Scugog Street to George Street and includes parts of Division
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The Clarington Polar Bear Swim, a traditional event held annually on January 1st, is currently under review by the Clarington General Government Committee. During the meeting on October 7, 2024, correspondence from Nancy and Hugh Towie regarding the event was referred to staff for further consideration. The Polar Bear Swim