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November 24, 2025 – 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 between November 24 to December 16, 2025.

Duration: Monday, November 24 – Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 6:00 am – 4:00 pm daily

November 20, 2025 – The City of Pickering is proud to announce its participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, reinforcing its commitment to providing inclusive, safe, and welcoming spaces and services for all.

November 20, 2025 – The City of Pickering is proud to present a collection of pre-approved Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) designs, which aim to streamline the design and approval process for ADUs in the community.

An electronic Committee of Adjustment Hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Members of the public may participate electronically in the hearing to provide verbal comments to the Committee of Adjustment by registering as a delegation.

Closure for the installation of watermain, storm and sanitary sewers.

November 18, 2025: Pickering is growing. Our population is forecast to increase by 45 percent by 2034, fueled in part by new development in central Pickering and intensification in Pickering’s City Centre. This growth comes with opportunity – and responsibility. We must invest in new community amenities like arenas, libraries, parks, gyms, and pools.

November 18, 2025: Residents may have noticed construction activity at Orchard Villa Long-Term Care Home, located at 1955 Valley Farm Road. We understand there are questions and concerns about what is happening, who is leading the project, and what role the City of Pickering plays.

There will be a routine test of the Alert Ready emergency alerting system on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.