News

June 4, 2025 – To celebrate Pickering’s 25th anniversary of becoming a city, Mayor Kevin Ashe, Members of Council, and City staff gathered in Esplanade Park to plant a silver maple tree – one of 25 being planted across all three wards to mark this milestone.

May 30, 2025 – Yesterday, an innocent member of our community lost her life in a tragic and senseless act of violence. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones as they face this devastating loss, and the City stands ready to offer any support possible during this most difficult time.

May 22, 2025 - The City of Pickering is proposing amendments to correct omissions and clarify provisions in the City's Consolidated Zoning By-law 8149/24.

May 22, 2025 - A Statutory Public Meeting is being held to consider an Information Report regarding the following proposal: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 04/25 and Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2025-02

May 22, 2025 - A Statutory Public Meeting is being held to consider an Information Report regarding the following proposal: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/15 and Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2009-02 (R).

• Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee Presents 2024 Year End Report & 2025 Work Plan
• City to install all-way stop at Sapphire Drive and Azalea Avenue/Kingpeak Crescent
• Council approves preparation for detailed design of stormwater management (SWM) pond cleanouts
• City amends Traffic and Parking By-law to address parking concerns on Alpine Lane, Beaton Way, Pebble Court and Tanzer Court
• City to update Urban Forest Study and Tree Canopy Assessment
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May 13, 2025 - Take notice that the Council of the City of Pickering will hold an electronic statutory public meeting pursuant to The Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding proposed development charge rates and policies that will be applied in the City (including Seaton). It is proposed that the enactment of a new Development Charges By-law by Council would occur on July 1st, 2025. The public meeting will be held on Monday, June 9th, 2025 immediately after the Executive Committee Meeting.

May 9, 2025 - The City of Pickering is excited to announce that the 2024 restoration of the Pickering Museum Village log house and log barn has won the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation.

May 9, 2025 - The City of Pickering encourages citizens to participate in their community by volunteering for one of our Boards, Committees or Taskforces. The Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee is currently accepting applications from citizen volunteers.

Proposal

Oak Ridges (Seaton) Inc. is proposing a revision to an approved draft plan of subdivision containing
blocks for residential uses for approximately 2,586 dwelling units, mixed-use development,
community uses, parks, a reservoir and stormwater management facilities.