News & Announcements

After considerable review and analysis, the City of Pickering will not be providing municipal approval for the proposed Haunting of Hexwood event, and has directed the organizers, E11venth Hour Productions to cancel this attraction that was being planned for the William F. White filming backlot, due to outstanding health and safety concerns that have not been addressed.
The City was approached with this proposed event back in August, and from the outset, we expressed our concerns...
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The City of Pickering will be hosting a community gathering for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, September 29, 2023.
In order to ensure a safe, functional, and enjoyable event, The Esplanade North will be temporarily closed from Valley Farm Road to the Civic Complex underground parking ramp.
Purpose : National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Community Gathering
Duration : Friday, September 29, 2023, 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Esplanade...
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The playground will be temporarily closed at St. Mary Park for its reconstruction, including the installation of new play equipment and replacement of the existing engineered wood fiber safety surfacing with rubber tile safety surfacing to improve accessibility.
Purpose: Playground Reconstruction
Duration: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to Friday, November 17, 2023
For additional information please contact: Arnold Mostert Manager, Landscape & Parks Development...
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The playground will be temporarily closed at Forestbrook Park for its reconstruction, including the installation of new play equipment and replacement of the existing engineered wood fiber safety surfacing with rubber tile safety surfacing to improve accessibility.
Purpose: Playground Reconstruction
Duration: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to Friday, November 17, 2023
For additional information please contact: Arnold Mostert Manager, Landscape & Parks Development...
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Pickering, ON, September 21, 2023 – Today, Premier Ford announced the reversal of the Provincial Government's plan to open up the Greenbelt lands for housing development, including the lands in our hamlet of Cherrywood.
First and foremost, I want to emphasize that the City of Pickering will abide by the wishes of the Provincial Government, as we have consistently demonstrated throughout. The Government’s decisions reflect the broader interests of our province and...
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