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The Municipality of Clarington, alongside the Region of Durham and Clarington Library, Museums & Archives, is organizing an event called the Black Vendor Village. This event will be held at the Garnet B Rickard Recreation Complex on Saturday, February 8, from 10 am to 4 pm. Attendees can expect a
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The Diane Hamre Recreation Complex in Clarington is closed today, January 23, until 2:30 p.m. All scheduled programming before this time has been canceled. The facility is being utilized as an evacuation center for residents of a local retirement home. This evacuation is due to a burst water
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The Waverley Place Museum, previously known as the Bowmanville Museum, located at 37 Silver Street, has recently undergone significant maintenance and remediation. The Clarington Public Library Board reports that in 2024, the museum saw the installation of a new accessible ramp and walkway, structural stabilization, and the replacement of woodwork
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Statistics Canada reports that in November 2024, the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) rose by 0.6% compared to the previous month, marking a 2.2% increase year-over-year. This rise was influenced by a 1.6% depreciation of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar from October to
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The Durham Region Health Department has issued a reminder for residents living within 10 kilometers of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations to ensure they have potassium iodide (KI) tablets. These tablets are intended to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer in the event of a radioactive iodine release.
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Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor of Ontario Tech University, received the King Charles Coronation Medal on January 11 in Bowmanville, according to an announcement from the university. The university stated that the medal was presented by Durham Member of Parliament Jamil Jivani. The university announced the award on
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Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor of Ontario Tech University, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal on January 11, 2025, during a presentation in Bowmanville. The medal was presented by Durham Member of Parliament Jamil Jivani. According to Ontario Tech University, Dr. Murphy was recognized for his role
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Bousfields Inc. has submitted applications on behalf of Stylux Bowmanville Inc. for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment concerning a proposed development at 500 Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville. The development plan includes 97 residential units in the form of three-storey link townhouses, along with an internal private
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The Municipality of Clarington has approved its Economic Development Action Plan for 2025-2026, as discussed during the General Government Committee meeting on January 13, 2025. The plan, referenced in Report CAO-001-25, outlines several objectives aimed at enhancing economic growth in the area. Key objectives of the plan
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The Municipality of Clarington is evaluating the introduction of a Municipal Accommodation Tax and a Stormwater Management Fee, as discussed during the General Government Committee meeting on January 13, 2025. The proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax would necessitate revenue-sharing agreements and the creation of an enabling by-law. This tax
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has repealed By-law 2012-062, which regulated open-air burning. This decision was made during the committee meeting on January 13, 2025. The repeal was passed with a recorded vote of five in favor and two against. This change permits residents to conduct
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National Non-Smoking Week: January 19 to 25 Clarington residents are informed of National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW), observed from January 19 to 25. This week is dedicated to increasing awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use and encouraging efforts to quit. The Durham Region Health Department reports