Port Post: April 2026
What the heck is this?
Good morning, Newcastle!
Let’s start with upcoming events around the Port:
🚮 April 18: Port Cleanup!
🏷️ May 2: Community Garage Sale
Have something to add? 📩 portpostnewcastle@gmail.com
April showers bring May flowers 🌸
April snow brings… what? Who knows!
Spotted in the Port: Springtime (maybe?)
The blue colour of a robin’s eggs comes from the pigment biliverdin, which is applied to the shell during formation. Robins typically lay 3–5 eggs per clutch, and incubation lasts about 12–14 days, carried out mostly by the female. The species often produces two or three broods in a single breeding season. The appearance of robin eggs is commonly associated with spring because nesting begins soon after temperatures rise and food sources like worms become available.
Beginning in May, meet your neighbours each Saturday at 9:30 AM at Pearce Farm Park and take the kids through the local trails for an easy walk, ride, run, bike, stroll, scooter, etc. It is a great way to get your steps in, get the kids out of the house, and give mom a break for an hour or so.
For more information head to: https://tinyurl.com/2mj2dezb
Sunset in Newcastle:
April 1 approx. 7:40–7:41 PM
April 30 approx. 8:16–8:18 PM
Sunset times shift later by roughly 2–3 minutes per day through April.
Our bylaw reminder this month relates to Fireworks.
Clarington’s by-law 2015-047 regulates when and how fireworks can be used & sold in the community:
Residents are allowed to set off consumer fireworks without a permit only on Canada Day and Victoria Day, as well as the three days leading up to each holiday. Outside of these dates, a permit is required.
Fireworks may only be used between dusk and 11:00 p.m., and must be handled safely, with proper supervision and fire extinguishing equipment on hand.
Permits are needed for all fireworks sales, which are limited to short periods before these holidays and restricted to adults.
The by-law prohibits certain high-risk items such as firecrackers, sky lanterns, and other banned fireworks.
It also bans use in unsafe locations, including public spaces without permission, near flammable materials, or on someone else’s property without consent.
Violations can result in fines, and permits may be denied or revoked if safety requirements are not met.
Illegal Dumping
With the snow now melted, illegal dumping is evident along Toronto Street and other edges of the neighbourhood. Illegal dumping is a crime. Help keep Clarington beautiful by reporting incidents through the Service Clarington Portal: www.clarington.net/ServiceClarington.
2026 is Municipal Election Year
In addition to voting for the Mayor of Clarington, local Ward 4 Councillor and Regional Councillor (representing Wards 3 and 4 at Durham Region), residents will also vote for School Board Trustees.
Property owners & tenants in Ontario are required to support a school board, even if they do not have children or their children are not currently attending school.
In the 2022 municipal election, the public board had 10 candidates in the run for 3 trustee positions, with Cathy Abraham, Kathleen Flynn, and Paul Brown ultimately elected. The Catholic board saw 3 candidates competing for 2 seats, with Kevin Mackenzie and Joshua Glover elected.
Voters choose representatives who serve across Clarington (not tied to individual wards).
Residents can update their school support designation online at mpac.ca/schoolsupport.
Operation Clean Sweep
Our annual Port Cleanup is taking place Saturday, April 18 from 10am to noon! Register at Admiral’s Walk Clubhouse with coffee & hot chocolate. Bring your family and sign up to clean a designated area of the neighbourhood or waterfront. Gloves and bags are provided. Enjoy a complimentary BBQ lunch beginning at 11:30, courtesy of Palmieri's NoFrills. Community service hours are available for students.
Sponsors & Supporters: Greg Lewis Insurance Agency, Admiral's Walk Clubhouse, Kaitlin Corporation, Algoma Orchards, DJ Concepts, RJN Limited, Samuel Wilmot Nature Area, Municipality of Clarington.
PET PROFILE: Meet “Crazy Daisy”! 🐾
Daisy is a 2 year old Bernedoodle who lives up to her nickname. She has energy for days and loves to say hi to people. She loves her toys, walks along the trail and chasing bunnies and squirrels. She’s a new big sister to a baby girl and takes her job seriously. She loves to nap all day on the couch but is always ready to play or get up for a piece of cheese.
Guess what? Newcastle Pet Supply has hopped on board to provide a swag bag for each month’s pet profiled! Featured friends can stop in to the store to pick it up!
The Port Post is on Instagram! 📷✨ Follow along here.
THANK YOU to our generous and encouraging sponsors, Sensational Seams, Newcastle Pet Supply, Sandra Squires, Paradigm Plumbing and Brandon Hebert. 🙏
Take a look at this month’s real estate blog brought to you by Port resident and realtor Brandon Hebert:
Information about sponsorship opportunities can be found here.
You can find a print edition of the Port Post in your mailbox later this month, and we’ll be back here with another digital edition in May (hopefully it will be Spring?)🌸
Did you like it? Let us know: