News & Announcements

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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Pickering, ON, September 20, 2023 – The “1 Million March 4 Children”, taking place today throughout the country, has raised many questions and concerns within our community.  Current plans for anti-2SLGBTQIA+ demonstrations at Esplanade Park and City Hall have garnered support from a segment of our residents as well as some far-right hate organizations.
It is important to shed light on the impacts of these nationwide protests. While the campaign claims...
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Pickering, ON, September 15, 2023
Pickering Museum Village is bringing back holiday favourites this winter.
‘A Storybook Christmas’ was the museum’s most successful program of 2022, and it’s back with a brand-new story for 2023. Teddy is on another holiday adventure: help him find his way to the Toy Store and to a family in time for Christmas!
Teddy’s journey takes him through celebrations of the holiday season, including wintertime activities...
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Pickering, ON, September 13, 2023
Whether you’re in a spooky or enchanted mood this fall, the Pickering Museum Village has a program for your group to enjoy! ‘Pickering Fairy Tour’, ‘Pickering Ghost Walk’, and ‘Escape the Cabin’ are bestselling programs from last year, and are returning from September to October with new stories to share.
‘Pickering Fairy Tour’ is an exciting program for the whole family. Pickering's...
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Pickering, ON, August 28, 2023
Pickering Museum Village will be offering field trips in French this fall. Following on the heels of a successful spring season with record-breaking student numbers, Pickering Museum Village continues to adapt to teacher needs. 
Select programs will be offered in French starting this fall school year. The Blacksmith Apprentice Quest field trip program will offer French immersion students the opportunity to solve puzzles, hunt for hidden...
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