News & Announcements

The City of Pickering will be hosting public consultation meetings to gather input on the design of the Pickering Heritage & Community Centre.
As the first new community centre in Pickering in the last 18 years, this project has the opportunity to encompass Pickering’s rich heritage, while looking forward to the next generation. 
The Pickering Heritage & Community Centre will combine services from the Pickering Museum Village, the archives and local...
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Pickering, ON, December 4, 2018 - The City of Pickering received a Champion Award for going beyond requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act to remove barriers in workplaces and communities.
The provincial award recognized the City as a leader in supporting accessibility awareness at its 2017 event: Canada 150 Youth Forum: A Confederation Journey 1867-2067.
The event inspired more than 700 Pickering youth to collaborate and share their...
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“I want to offer my sympathies to the GM workers and their families on receiving this shocking and disheartening news - especially at this time of year.
The GM plant closure will result in tremendous job losses for Durham Region when you also factor in the supply chain of companies.
Durham Region and the Province of Ontario need a significant investment to attract economic investment and job creation.
As such, we encourage the Federal Government to release the...
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The City of Pickering encourages citizens to participate in their community by volunteering for one of our boards or committees. The following Boards and Committees are currently accepting applications from citizen volunteers:   Accessibility Advisory Committee Animal Services Appeals Committee Committee of Adjustment Cultural Advisory Committee Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Livestock Valuer Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee Property Review Committee...
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Pickering Fire Services was awarded four gas detectors, valued at $28,542, from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada.
The detectors will be used to quickly identify gas leaks and explosive atmospheres, enabling firefighters to alert and remove citizens from dangerous areas.
Pickering Fire Services is committed to promoting and protecting the health and safety of the community, and this generous grant will have a tremendous impact on local emergency response.
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