Media Releases

Keeping You Informed

Take a look through some of our recent and past news! Here, we keep the community updated on any announcements regarding the Bowmanville Hospital and the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, as well as highlight the generosity of our community.

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A large group of leaders standing outside holding an oversized cheque from the Municipality of Clarington for $3.75 million made out to the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.

Municipality of Clarington Fulfills Historic $7.5 Million Commitment to Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment

By Sarah Tsimelkas | June 25, 2026

Bowmanville, ON – June 25, 2025 – The Bowmanville Hospital Foundation is proud to announce that the Municipality of Clarington has contributed a final $3.75 million, fulfilling its full $7.5…

Front of Bowmanville Hospital.

Request for Proposals Closes for the Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment Project

By Sarah Tsimelkas | June 24, 2026

Lakeridge Health and Infrastructure Ontario mark the completion of the Request for Proposals stage. (Durham Region) – June 23, 2026 – Lakeridge Health and the Ontario government take another step forward…

Lambert House on stilts moved to other side of the parking lot at the Bowmanville Hospital.

Relocation of a Century-Old Landmark: Lambert House Begins New Chapter for Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment

By Sarah Tsimelkas | June 23, 2026

Heritage building’s relocation signals progress to Durham Region’s largest hospital expansion and redevelopment. BOWMANVILLE, ON, June 22, 2026 — As part of the Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment, Lambert House, a…

A collage of archival photos.

Bowmanville Hospital Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Community Impact

By Sarah Tsimelkas | May 6, 2026

Bowmanville, ON – May 6, 2026 – The Bowmanville Hospital Foundation is marking a major milestone this year, celebrating 50 years of transforming community generosity into exceptional health care.   Founded in 1976 as the Memorial Hospital Foundation…

Municipality of Clarington and Bowmanville Hospital Foundation leadership gathered with a cheque for $3.75M in front of the Bowmanville Hospital.

Municipality of Clarington Accelerates $3.75 Million Investment in Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment

By Sarah Tsimelkas | March 3, 2026

Bowmanville, ON – March 3, 2026 – The Municipality of Clarington has expedited a portion of its historic $7.5 million commitment, providing $3.75 million toward the Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment Project ahead of schedule. The Bowmanville Hospital Foundation welcomed…

Jennifer, Charge Technologist, sitting on new X-ray unit at Bowmanville Hospital.

Community Generosity Delivers New X-ray Equipment for Bowmanville Hospital

By Sarah Tsimelkas | February 24, 2026

Bowmanville, ON – February 24, 2026 – For 50 years, the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation has transformed community generosity into life-saving care. This milestone anniversary is now marked by a powerful example of that impact:…

A collage of third-party fundraisers from 2025.

We Care, We Can: Community Support Drives Record-Breaking Year for Bowmanville Hospital Foundation

By Sarah Tsimelkas | January 19, 2026

Bowmanville, ON – January 19, 2026 – The Bowmanville Hospital Foundation is proud to announce that 2025 was a milestone year for third-party fundraising, with over $200,000 raised towards the…

Enabling Works Advance Next Phase of the Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment Project

By Erin Bourne | November 5, 2025

(Durham Region) – November 5, 2025 – Today, Lakeridge Health marks the next milestone that advances the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment project through an enabling work.   To prepare the site for construction, three residential properties at 18, 20,…

Maple Grove United Church Makes Legacy Gift For New Hospital Build 

By Mathew Sylvestre | October 3, 2025

Bowmanville, ON – October 3, 2025 – The Bowmanville Hospital Foundation is honoured to announce a legacy gift from Maple Grove United Church to support the redevelopment of Lakeridge Health Bowmanville…

Request for Proposals Marks Another Major Step in the Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment Journey

By Mathew Sylvestre | October 1, 2025

(Durham Region) – October 1, 2025 – Lakeridge Health and Infrastructure Ontario, in collaboration with the Government of Ontario, have released the Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop the Bowmanville Hospital.…

December 8th 2022: Todd McCarthy, MPP speaks on the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation at Queens Park (Member Statements)