News & Announcements

The “I am Ontario” art piece was created as part of Pickering’s I Am Ontario Youth Arts Showcase – Youth Art Challenge. As part of Youth Week 2019, the City will officially unveil the plaque commemorating this public art project.
Who :    City of Pickering
What :   I am Ontario – Public Art & Plaque Unveiling
Where : George Ashe Library & Community Centre – North Entrance
When :  Thursday,...
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It is finally here! Pickering’s Geocache Race & Hip Hop in the Park. This free teen event is taking place on Saturday, May 4, from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Pickering Recreation Complex (Arena Entrance).
We have exciting new additions that will bring excitement and adventure to this year’s Geocache Race. Try out Bubble Soccer, Archery and much more, all for FREE! We have additional surprises this year; come out for yourself and see what they are!
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Due to an incident this morning, the east parking lot (arena) will be closed until futher notice.

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Pickering, ON, April 4, 2019 – Pickering Fire Services (PFS) and the Pickering Professional Fire Fighters Association (PPFA) are partnering with Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) in support of mental health for first responders and their families.
WWC is a national mental health charity that combines gateway programming, clinical support, research, and mental health promotion to support uniformed service personnel and their families.
This new partnership will provide...
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Do you have a creative eye or a special talent you cannot wait to show off? Then this event is for you!
Join us at George Ashe Library & Community Centre on Friday, April 26 th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm for Pickering’s annual Youth Talent and Art Show. Talent of all kinds and Artwork of all sizes/styles are welcome at this event. Cash prizes available for 1 st , 2 nd & 3 rd place in both the art and talent division.   
Youth between 13 –...
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