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A new web application called Sodium 101 was launched on March 17, 2025, by Dr. JoAnne Arcand and her team at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, according to an announcement from the university. The development of the tool was supported by a donation from Manulife to Ontario Tech’s Tech
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On March 6, 2025, a significant fire occurred in downtown Bowmanville, leading to an evacuation. Clarington Emergency and Fire Services responded immediately to the scene. Authorities reported that one person was found deceased inside the building affected by the fire, though the individual has not been officially identified.
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A collision in Scugog on Thursday, March 13, 2025, resulted in the death of a female participant, as reported by the Durham Region Police Service. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. on Lake Ridge Road near Scugog Line 14, involving two vehicles. Police indicated that a southbound Hyundai
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced a lane closure on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington. The closure is scheduled to commence on March 17 and continue until December 2025, impacting traffic between 10th Concession and Boundary Road. This measure is necessary to safely execute the replacement of the Burketon Station
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Two males were arrested following a collision involving a stolen vehicle in Pickering. According to the Durham Regional Police Service, officers from the West Division responded to a call at approximately 1:25 a.m. on March 11, 2025, at the intersection of Kingston Road and Whites Road. The police
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The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) will hold its 55th meeting on Tuesday, March 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The public can view the meeting live at durham.ca/live, as stated by the Regional Municipality of Durham. The meeting agenda is available on
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As of Monday, April 7, 2025, Clarington Walks will temporarily relocate from the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer facility. This change comes as construction begins on the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, prompting the adjustment in location, as confirmed by Clarington municipal officials. For those seeking alternative walking venues, the Diane Hamre Recreation
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The Chief Medical Officer of Health has reported an increase in measles cases in Ontario, noting a total of 350 infections since 2024, with 173 new cases recently identified. Among these, 31 cases have required hospital treatment. Data indicates that over 96% of these cases involve individuals who are unimmunized
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On March 3, 2025, an update regarding the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station was presented to the General Government Committee by Steve Gregoris, who serves as the Chief Nuclear Officer at Ontario Power Generation (OPG). According to Gregoris, the station's power reactor operating license has been renewed for a
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Clarington has launched the 2025 Communications Benchmarking Survey to assess its communication efforts. The survey seeks responses from residents, businesses, and community partners on the effectiveness of municipal communication. The survey is part of a continued effort to gauge feedback following recommendations made in a previous report two years ago.
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On March 3, 2025, the Clarington General Government Committee discussed a plan to install a cellular tower at the Tyrone Community Centre. This installation aims to enhance cellular service in the area, as outlined in Report CAO-005-25. Members of the Tyrone community have expressed substantial opposition to this proposal. At
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An upcoming fundraiser, the Marigold Hospice Care Hike and Bike event, is planned for September 21, 2025. It will be held on 2 acres of municipally owned land south of the Marigold Hospice Care facility at 1785 Cobbledick Road. The General Government Committee of Clarington approved the use of this