News & Announcements

Pickering, ON, June 2, 2023 – The City of Pickering is developing a multi-year Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, and invites the public to share their insights.
To help understand the background, opinions, and experiences of community members, the City has launched a survey at LetsTalkPickering.ca/EDIstrategy . Results will be used to inform the recommendations and priority areas identified in the EDI Strategy.
The City is committed to creating an...
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Pickering, ON, June 1, 2023 Pickering Museum Village welcomes over 6,500 school group visitors this 2023 Spring season, well above pre-COVID numbers.
The Pickering Museum Village has been offering education programs since in the 1970s and has been the core field trip destination in Durham Region for grade 3 school visits. Following the pandemic, teachers and students have shown enthusiasm to be back to learning at the museum again. Feedback has been positive, with one teacher...
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The City of Pickering is thrilled to launch the highly anticipated Seniors Month festivities, which are designed to engage and celebrate the vibrant community of older adults in our City. Throughout the month of June, adults 55+ can look forward to a diverse array of events, workshops, and activities that will provide entertainment, enrichment, and connection.
As part of the Spotlight Series, the City of Pickering is delighted to welcome a lineup of esteemed guest speakers...
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The Reflections garden is intended to reflect the impact of COVID-19 on our community and our resilience, providing a public space for reflection, wellness and gathering.
In 2018, the City of Pickering received provincial support to complete Phase 1 enhancements to Esplanade Park through the Main Street Fund. Phase 1 included the installation of several pieces of permanent public art including four sculptures by artists Geordie Lishman, ‘Spirit of Pickering’, and...
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Pickering, ON, May 25 th , 2023 – The City of Pickering has launched its first publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in an effort to support EV ownership and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The project was partially funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program , which provided funding to Elexicon Group Inc. to help support the installation of EV chargers across Ontario.
Public charging station...
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