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The Orono Library, located at 127 Church Street North, has been designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The building, constructed in 1882, features an Italianate architectural style. The Clarington Heritage Committee evaluated and recommended its designation in 2022 due to its cultural heritage value. Accessibility upgrades were
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The Municipality of Clarington has approved the design plans for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, which will include a variety of facilities. The first phase of the project will feature a gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, a quiet room, and a FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with an indoor walking track. Additionally, there will
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On September 21, residents and officials gathered at South Courtice Arena to celebrate the opening of new outdoor amenities. The arena, located at 1595 Prestonvale Road, now features an accessible outdoor fitness area, two lit tennis courts, a multi-skills court, and a reconstructed path to the dog park. The outdoor
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New play structures and amenities have been installed or replaced at four parks in Bowmanville and Solina. The parks that received upgrades include: * Rhonda Park, 92 Rhonda Boulevard, Bowmanville * Enlarged playground area with wood fibre safety surface * Junior and senior play structures * Four swings, one accessible * Park benches * Pathway realignment
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Clarington residents are invited to review the draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP) and provide feedback. The review period is open from September 17 to October 6, 2024. Residents can access the plan and submit their comments online at Clarington's website. The PRCMP was developed with
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On September 9, 2024, the Clarington General Government Committee discussed the naming of a new neighborhood park located at 3301 Middle Road in Bowmanville. During the meeting, a resolution was passed to refer the naming report back to staff for further recommendations on an alternative name for the park. This
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The Municipality of Clarington has appointed Darryl Lyons as the new Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Planning and Infrastructure, effective October 7, 2024. Lyons previously served as the Deputy Director of Planning and Urban Design for the City of Markham. His responsibilities in Markham included leadership in development, parks, urban
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The tennis and pickleball courts at Newcastle Community Park will be closed from September 17 to September 19 for court and surface treatment repairs, pending weather conditions. During this closure, tennis courts will remain available at several other locations, including Avondale Park, Green Park, Guildwood Park, Lions Parkette, Newcastle Community
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On September 9, 2024, the General Government Committee of Clarington appointed two new members to local committees. Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee * Karen Graham has been appointed for a term ending December 31, 2026. The committee focuses on recreational activities and the sustainable use of the Ganaraska Forest. Property Standards
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The Clarington General Government Committee has approved the acquisition of an electric van for Animal Services. The contract was awarded to Highbury Ford Sales Limited for a total bid amount of $60,870.80, which includes the net HST rebate. This decision was made during the committee meeting on September
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Renovations at Orono Arena have been completed, and a free public skate event is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. and complimentary hot chocolate for attendees. The arena underwent a $3 million
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Boswell Drive in Bowmanville will be closed for utility work from the parking lot entrance north of Highway 2 to Brookhill Boulevard. The closure is scheduled to last until October 11, 2024. This is a hard closure, meaning that no access will be available for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, or emergency