News & Announcements

Pickering, ON, November 27, 2023 – As part of the City of Pickering’s ‘Toys 4 Tickets and Food 4 Fines’ holiday program, the City will be accepting toy and food donations in lieu of payment for parking tickets issued from November 27 to December 20, 2023.
Toy donations must be new and unwrapped, and all food donations must be non-perishable. The value of the donation must be equal to, or greater than, the specified fine on the ticket (receipts are required...
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Pickering, ON, November 16, 2023
The 2022 bestselling program, “A Storybook Christmas” returns to Pickering Museum Village. Using a brand-new signature storybook as a guide, visitors will have the opportunity to help teddy find his way to a new family, just in time for Christmas. 
Teddy’s journey will take visitors through a variety of celebrations, where they can enjoy wintertime activities and learn about holiday origins. Guests of all ages will...
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Pickering, ON, November 14, 2023 – The City of Pickering had recently submitted two proposals to purchase Frenchman’s Bay and related land holdings from the Pickering Harbour Company, which were ultimately rejected by the seller.
With the hope of returning Frenchman’s Bay to the public realm, the City attempted to purchase 174.7 acres of Pickering Harbour Company’s water and land holdings at the foot of Liverpool Road.  When this was rejected,...
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Pickering, ON, November 3, 2023 – Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1 st – 7 th , and Pickering Fire Services is educating the public on safety and prevention measures.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is known as the ‘silent killer,’ as it is an invisible, tasteless, and odourless gas that can poison and kill.
CO is produced when fuels (propane, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil, wood), do not burn completely in fuel-burning appliances such...
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Pickering, ON, November 1, 2023 – I would like to address the recent concerns surrounding universal changerooms at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. These concerns have given rise to fears and misunderstandings in our community. It is crucial that we focus on the safety and well-being of all our residents.   Universal changerooms play a pivotal role in creating an inclusive and secure environment for all members of our community. These facilities...
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