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Pickering, ON, June 16, 2026 – The City of Pickering celebrated a major investment in community, culture, heritage, and learning with the grand opening of the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre.

Notice of Change of Temporary Road Closure – North Road between Hwy #7 and Churchwin Street. 

Duration: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 to Monday, August 31, 2026

The Regional Municipality of Durham will begin construction of advanced roadway illumination on Brock Road (Regional Road 1) from Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) to Alexander Knox Road (Regional Road 40) in the City of Pickering

Pickering, ON, June 11, 2026 – On behalf of the City of Pickering and all Members of Council, I extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, colleagues, and loved ones of Ontario Provincial Police Constable Tarun Bali and Toronto Police Service Constable Marc Pinizzotto. As a mark of respect and remembrance, flags at City facilities will fly at half-mast in recognition of their service and sacrifice.

Pickering, ON, June 8, 2026 – In 2025, City staff filed a harassment complaint against Councillor Robinson under the City’s Respect in the Workplace Policy, citing an ongoing campaign of bullying, intimidation, and persistent harassing conduct directed at staff that began in 2024. 

Duration: Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 7:00 PM to Friday, June 5, 2026 7:00 AM

• Council Receives Cultural Advisory Committee Year-End Report and 2026 Work Plan 
• Council Supports Business Continuity Ahead of the 2026 Municipal Election 
• Council Advances New Neighbourhood Park in Claremont 
• Council Advances Dave Ryan Community Park in Seaton

Please be advised that the accessible washroom at Kinsmen Park will be closed until further notice due to necessary ongoing repairs. 

• Council Receives Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Year-End Report and 2026 Work Plan

• Council Receives Waterfront Visionary Advisory Committee Year-End Report and 2026 Work Plan

• Council Receives Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee Year-End Report and 2026 Work Plan

   

• Council Receives Accessibility Advisory Committee Year-End Report and 2026 Work Plan