City of Pickering

City of Pickering Nestled on Lake Ontario, the City of Pickering is a vibrant and prosperous community that also serves as the gateway to Durham, Toronto and York Regions.

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⚠️Vehicles parked on the road during snow clearing operations are subject to being ticketed and/or towed⚠️Let’s work tog...
02/28/2025

⚠️Vehicles parked on the road during snow clearing operations are subject to being ticketed and/or towed⚠️

Let’s work together to keep ’s winter operations safe and efficient!

Visit pickering.ca/snowclearing to learn more.

02/28/2025

We’re proud to share that over 95% of the 88 action items in our Corporate Strategic Plan are in progress! From launching key strategies to enhancing public spaces, improving accessibility, and advancing sustainability, we’re making strides toward a more inclusive, connected, and prosperous Pickering.

A few highlights from 2024 include:

✅ Endorsed transformative plans & strategies
✅ Introduced a free waterfront shuttle
✅ Expanded inclusive playgrounds
✅ Council enacted the final Consolidated Zoning By-law
✅ Approved the Tree Protection By-law
✅ Began construction on a zero-carbon community centre
…and much more!

Watch this video for the highlights or visit pickering.ca/strategicplan to learn more!

Stay tuned as we continue shaping Pickering’s future together.

Ramadan is observed worldwide by those who practice the Islamic faith as a month of prayer, worship, reflection, fasting...
02/28/2025

Ramadan is observed worldwide by those who practice the Islamic faith as a month of prayer, worship, reflection, fasting (sawm), community, and spiritual growth.

During this time, those who observe fast from sunrise to sunset, as one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Wishing all who observe a joyful and reflective .

This week, had the honour of being part of Louis’ wish through 💙 With an interest in firefighting, Louis visited the f...
02/28/2025

This week, had the honour of being part of Louis’ wish through 💙

With an interest in firefighting, Louis visited the fire hall and got a true firefighter’s experience! We geared him up and enjoyed a truck tour and ride, time with Sparky the Fire Dog, and even tested out the fire hose🚒

Now, we’re thrilled for Louis as he heads to next week as part of his wish.

The crew was lucky to have you, Louis!

02/27/2025

As comes to an end, we want to recognize our Community Champions Award winners 🏆. Given during the Region of Durham’s Black History Month event, these awards celebrate the work of individual and organizational leaders from the Black community.

You can read about the winners at durham.ca/BlackHistoryMonth.

Join the City of Pickering and Villari's Martial Arts for a workshop on personal safety and self-defense🔽🗓️Saturday, Mar...
02/27/2025

Join the City of Pickering and Villari's Martial Arts for a workshop on personal safety and self-defense🔽

🗓️Saturday, March 8
🕖1:00 - 2:30 pm
📍Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (Banquet Hall - East Salon)

The workshop will be led by Master Rob Bartlett, a seventh-degree black belt with over 30 years of teaching experience.

Register now➡️ https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofpickering/activity/search/detail/51533?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

If you're out on the roads this morning, drive with care and give yourself extra time. Track the snow clearing process w...
02/27/2025

If you're out on the roads this morning, drive with care and give yourself extra time.

Track the snow clearing process with our Interactive Winter Operations Map.

Visit pickering.ca/snowclearing to learn more.

02/25/2025

Mayor Ashe’s video recap of last night’s Council Meeting is now available!

Watch for quick updates related to:
➡️ Artificial Turf Replacement at Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park and Beverly Morgan Park
➡️ Municipal Accommodation Tax
➡️ Rezoning a portion of the Durham Live lands
➡️ Protecting Canadian Values
…and more

Stay tuned to pickering.ca/Mayor for regular updates.

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains images that may be distressing to some viewers⚠️Over the last month, Pickering Ani...
02/25/2025

⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains images that may be distressing to some viewers⚠️

Over the last month, Pickering Animal Services has provided care to many animals in need, including a cat suffering from a painful mouth ulcer, a dog with a broken leg, a cat struck by a car, and a dog with a 'cherry eye' that required delicate surgery.

These unexpected medical costs come on top of the shelter's regular treatments and surgeries. Thanks to the generosity of community members, the shelter is able to give these animals the care they deserve.

Here are just a couple of their stories⬇️

Fortune🥠 In mid-January, Fortune arrived at the shelter after being found freezing and struggling to move after being struck by a car. Fearing the worst, shelter staff rushed her to the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region, where X-rays confirmed she did not have any broken bones. She was immediately placed on pain medication and antibiotics, and within days, she was on her feet again. She is now in a foster-to-adopt home, receiving the love and care she deserves.

Sunshine☀️ When Sunshine arrived at the shelter, she was suffering from a painful, inflamed mouth ulcer (often caused by flea infestations) as well as a cut on her front paw. Staff provided her with flea treatment and antibiotics, and today she is healthy and available for adoption! She sports a distinctive little smile as a reminder of her journey.

Both of these cats endured suffering that could have been prevented if they had been kept indoors. Keeping your cat indoors isn't just the law, it's the best way to protect your pet.

If you’d like to help animals like Fortune and Sunshine receive the urgent medical care they need, visit pickering.ca/donate

02/24/2025

📢 Polling Location Change – Voting Day, February 27 📢

Elections Ontario has updated the polling centre location:
🗳️ New Site: Whitevale Community Centre – 405 Whitevale Road
🚫 Former Site: Brougham Hall – 3545 Mowbray Street

Be sure to head to the correct location on Voting Day! For more details, visit elections.on.ca. ✅

On February 22, City of Pickering staff and members of its Community Safety & Well-Being Advisory Committee participated...
02/24/2025

On February 22, City of Pickering staff and members of its Community Safety & Well-Being Advisory Committee participated in the 'Coldest Night Of The Year' fundraising walk in support of Durham Youth Services and all those experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.

$27,755 was raised to help expand Durham Youth Services' in-school housing support program, which helps prevent and resolve youth homelessness in Durham Region.

Visit https://en.cnoy.org/location/pickering to learn more.

Visit https://letstalkpickering.ca/cswb to stay up-to-date on the City's Community Safety & Well-Being programs and events.

⚠️ 2025 Interim Property Tax Bill is due on tomorrow, Tuesday, February 25. ⚠️Payments can be made through online bankin...
02/24/2025

⚠️ 2025 Interim Property Tax Bill is due on tomorrow, Tuesday, February 25. ⚠️

Payments can be made through online banking, telephone banking, in-person banking, or by debit or cheque at City Hall.

Visit pickering.ca/propertytax to learn more.

Council Meeting - Happening TOMORROW⬇️ 📍Electronic Meeting (tune in on YouTube)⏰7 pm 📄View the agenda https://events.pic...
02/23/2025

Council Meeting - Happening TOMORROW⬇️

📍Electronic Meeting (tune in on YouTube)
⏰7 pm
📄View the agenda https://events.pickering.ca/council

Watch the live stream▶️ youtube.com/

02/21/2025

The City’s IT team will be performing essential maintenance and updates on its Phone System tonight, Friday, February 21, 2025, starting at 10:30 pm.

This maintenance is expected to take approximately four hours. During this time, internal and external phone services may be intermittently or fully unavailable.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

2025 Interim Property Tax Bill is due on Tuesday, February 25. 🏡💲If you have not received your Tax Notice, please contac...
02/21/2025

2025 Interim Property Tax Bill is due on Tuesday, February 25. 🏡💲

If you have not received your Tax Notice, please contact 905.420.4614 or [email protected].

Payments can be made through online banking, telephone banking, in-person banking, or by debit or cheque at City Hall.

Visit pickering.ca/propertytax to learn more.

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One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON
L1V6K7

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We’re proud to share that over 95% of the 88 action items in our Corporate Strategic Plan are in progress! From launching key strategies to enhancing public spaces, improving accessibility, and advancing sustainability, we’re making strides toward a more inclusive, connected, and prosperous Pickering. A few highlights from 2024 include: ✅ Endorsed transformative plans & strategies ✅ Introduced a free waterfront shuttle ✅ Expanded inclusive playgrounds ✅ Council enacted the final Consolidated Zoning By-law ✅ Approved the Tree Protection By-law ✅ Began construction on a zero-carbon community centre …and much more! Watch this video for the highlights or visit pickering.ca/strategicplan to learn more! Stay tuned as we continue shaping Pickering’s future together.

Mayor Ashe’s video recap of last night’s Council Meeting is now available! Watch for quick updates related to: ➡️ Artificial Turf Replacement at Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park and Beverly Morgan Park ➡️ Municipal Accommodation Tax ➡️ Rezoning a portion of the Durham Live lands ➡️ Protecting Canadian Values …and more Stay tuned to pickering.ca/Mayor for regular updates.

2024 Infrastructure
2024 Infrastructure

As Pickering continues to grow, the City carefully invests in services, programs, and infrastructure that enhance daily life and support the growing community's evolving needs (through the annual budget planning process). See how your 2024 tax dollars helped to bring these projects to life: ✅ Accessible Playgrounds ✅ Granite Court Sidewalk Widening ✅ Waterfront Trail Reconstruction ✅ Beachfront Park Revitalization ✅ Pickering Heritage & Community Centre ✅ Seaton Recreation Complex & Library …and so much more!

Stay in the know about the snow. ✅ View Activity Report ✅ Receive regular updates on the Winter clean-up. Subscribe for updates at pickering.ca/SnowClearing #PickeringWinterOps

Be prepared for every snowfall. ❄️ 🌨️ Visit pickering.ca/SnowClearing for important winter resources #PickeringWinterOps

Mayor Ashe’s video recap of last night’s Council Meeting is now available! Watch for quick updates related to: ➡️ Fire Protection ➡️ Veterinary Care Cost ➡️ Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly ➡️ Ward Boundaries ... and much more. Stay tuned to pickering.ca/Mayor for regular updates.

Subscribe for updates at pickering.ca/SnowClearing to receive regular updates on the Winter clean-up and for important winter resources! #PickeringWinterOps

Mayor Ashe - Mental Health Awareness
Mayor Ashe - Mental Health Awareness

#MentalHealth matters in every community. Today, Mayor Ashe emphasizes the critical need to raise awareness and provide support for one another on our collective journey toward improving mental well-being in Pickering. Let's work together to end the stigma surrounding mental health, offer support, and cultivate spaces where everyone is heard, valued, and cared for.

#Pickering is celebrating 25 years as a city - celebrate with us! Share your own favourite memories, photos, and stories of Pickering from the past 25 years and beyond. Visit LetsTalkPickering.ca/Pickering25 to discover your neighbours' stories and add your own💻 Let's celebrate the stories that have made Pickering a place we're all proud to call home. #Pickering25 #PickeringProud

Did you know you can receive alerts on our snow clearing operations? Stay in the know. ✅ View Activity Report ✅ Receive regular updates on the Winter clean-up. Subscribe for updates at pickering.ca/SnowClearing #PickeringWinterOps

Ready to become the healthiest version of yourself this year? Explore memberships, personal training, group fitness classes, aquatics, and other programs available at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex🏋️‍♀️🏊 Visit https://www.pickering.ca/en/recreation.aspx to start your wellness journey with us today! #RecreationPickering Recreation Pickering Pickering FIT

A new look, a refreshed experience - launching soon at pickering.ca💻 Project Highlights🔽 Streamlined Navigation🖱️ reorganized menus and content structures, informed by user feedback and analytics, ensure quicker access to the most popular and essential information. De-cluttered Interface🖥️ a cleaner design with reduced content and increased white space enhances readability and overall user experience. Enhanced Search Functionality⌨️ a new Google Site Search tool improves accuracy and relevance, making it easier to find information. Modern Homepage Features✅ new tools and visual elements, including video banners and intuitive icon sets, elevate content presentation and user engagement. Improved Security and Efficiency🔐 secure single sign-on (SSO) for staff and advanced tools for content management provide a robust foundation for future digital improvements. The refreshed site will launch on January 22, 2025.

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