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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has announced that discounted rain barrels will be available for residents in 2024. The barrels can be ordered through RainBarrel.ca and will be offered in various styles and price points. Residents of the Township of Hamilton, Town of Cobourg, Municipality of Port Hope,
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has restored approximately 4.5 kilometers of single track trails in the Central Ganaraska Forest. These trails are designated for non-motorized, multi-use activities. The updated sections are now included in the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map, which can be downloaded on mobile devices
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The Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA) will host storytime events featuring members of the Municipality of Clarington Council. These events will take place throughout June, July, and August at various library locations, including Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, and Orono Libraries. The schedule for the storytimes is as follows: * Councillor Elhajjeh:
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A temporary helipad is set to be established on Haines Street to support emergency air transportation services for Bowmanville Hospital. This measure will remain in place until the completion of a permanent helipad. Key details include: * Location: The temporary helipad will be located on Haines Street. * Approval Process: The necessary
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Bowmanville Hospital is set to undergo significant expansion and modernization. The project aims to nearly double the hospital's size and enhance its capacity to meet the growing healthcare needs of the local population. Key aspects of the expansion include: * Addition of New Beds: The expansion will include new
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Lakeridge Health has announced that Stantec will lead the Planning, Design, and Conformance (PDC) for the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project. This project is one of the largest redevelopment initiatives undertaken by Lakeridge Health. The redevelopment aims to enhance healthcare access in Clarington and the surrounding Durham Region. Key features of
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The Bowmanville Hospital Foundation has launched the 'We Care, We Can' fundraising campaign. This initiative aims to raise $110.4 million for the redevelopment of Bowmanville Hospital. Key details of the campaign include: * Goal: The campaign seeks to secure funding necessary for the hospital's redevelopment. * Significance:
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During the General Government Committee meeting held on May 6, 2024, members announced several upcoming community events. Notably, Laura Burch, Executive Director of Bethesda House, requested Council support for the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Awareness Event and Walk scheduled for September 21, 2024, at Durham Region Headquarters. This event aims
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved funding for the installation of new dehumidification equipment at the Diane Hamre Recreation Complex during their meeting on May 6, 2024. The contract was awarded to HTS Engineering, which submitted the lowest compliant bid of $677,796.70 (Net HST Rebate) for the
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The General Government Committee of Clarington discussed proposed amendments to the Procedural By-law 2023-033 during their meeting on May 6, 2024. The amendments focus on two main areas: delegations and the implications of the Strong Mayors Act. The committee moved to approve the by-law attached to Report
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved the High Street and O’Dell Street Reconstruction Project during its meeting on May 6, 2024. The project has a total budget allocation of $1,726,400.00, which includes construction costs of $1,507,333.84 and additional expenses such as topographic
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Laura Burch, Executive Director of Bethesda House, presented to the General Government Committee on May 6, 2024, regarding the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) epidemic. She outlined the challenges faced by Bethesda House and provided recommendations for addressing the issue. Burch emphasized the need for integrating domestic violence prevention in schools