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Pickering, ON, May 19, 2020 – At its May 13, 2020 Special Council meeting, the City of Pickering passed a unanimous motion asking the federal and provincial governments to expand the scope of the Ontario Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (OCECRA) to include landlords that do not hold a commercial mortgage.
The aim of OCECRA is to provide relief for small businesses experiencing hardship due to COVID-19 by offering forgivable loans to eligible commercial...
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Pickering, ON, April 7, 2020 – Pickering Fire Services has issued a total ban on open air burning, in part to ensure firefighters are available to respond to larger emergencies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The City does not allow open air burning, except for farming and agricultural purposes. Residents with Open Air Burning Acknowledgements have been asked not to burn until further notice.
This complete fire ban will help minimize public exposure for firefighters...
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Pickering, ON, April 13, 2018 - The City of Pickering has finalized agreements with Kubota Canada Limited and other anchor tenants in the Pickering Innovation Corridor, which will be the catalyst for future job growth and economic development along Highway 407 in Durham Region.
Kubota Canada Limited, a subsidiary of Kubota Corporation – Japan, will be constructing a 500,000 square foot facility, plus an additional 65,000 square feet of head office space in its first...
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The City of Pickering thanks Ontario Gaming GTA LP (OGGLP), the GTA Gaming Bundle Operator, for choosing to locate a full-service, resort casino at the Durham Live tourist destination in Pickering.
Based on an economic impact assessment prepared for the Developer, Triple Properties, it is estimated that Durham Live, anchored by a resort casino, has the capacity to contribute approximately $1.3 billion in incremental annual GDP, over $625 million in annual total tax revenues,...
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For the second consecutive year, the City of Pickering has been named one of the world’s Smart21 Communities of 2018 by the Intelligent Community Forum. The Smart21 program recognizes the global elite municipalities that are successfully leveraging the power of technology to create a more connected, engaged, vibrant, and sustainable community.
“This back-to-back recognition is reaffirming the work we are doing to strengthen our technological and community infrastructure...
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