Merry and Bright 2025 has begun!

Back for its sixth year is our beloved annual Merry and Bright tree decorating event. Starting today, raid your craft cupboard and recycling bin and create a beautiful decoration to adorn the CCA’s Merry and Bright trees in one of Carlington’s beautiful...

IPCA Christmas Cheer Pub Night – December 3, 2025

WHAT: The Island Park Community Association is inviting its neighbours, one of which is Carlington, to enjoy its Holiday Pub Night. This pub night will put the FUN in fundraiser. There will be a LIVE East Coast band and enjoy an auction with great items. Proceeds will...

River Ward Christmas Dinner, Thursday, December 18, 2025

It’s that time of the year, when City Councillor Riley Brockington hosts his annual River Ward Christmas Dinner. There will be two seatings: 5:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. It will be a traditional Christmas dinner, with celebrity servers. There will be a food donation...

Changes coming to Blue and Black recycling bins

Starting January 1, 2026, the collection of recyclable material in our Blue and Black bins will be the responsibility of the Ontario’s enhanced recycling system (Circular Materials). This program means that wherever you are in Ontario, what goes in the Blue bin...

One step closer to a new ACC gym

Several months have passed since Mayor Sutcliffe made the announcement about the City’s contribution to the renovations at the Alexander Community Centre. It may not be the “shovel in the ground” that we are all looking forward to, but the big sign...