News

Construction for the Council Chamber Renovation will commence on August 11, 2025 and will 
continue until April 11, 2026. During this time, the Council Chamber will be closed.

The City of Pickering will be hosting the Pickering Food Truck Festival from Friday, August 8, 2025 to Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Proposal

The purpose of this application is to amend certain zoning standards to allow for the development of a commercial plaza with eight buildings, which may include a grocery store, pharmacy, banks, restaurants, personal services and other service-related uses.

George Ashe Library & Community Centre Notice of Extension of Roof Top HVAC Installation

Holiday Operating Hours for Monday, August 4, 2025

The City of Pickering will be hosting the Emancipation Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm.

To help residents stay cool and safe during periods of extreme heat, the City of Pickering is introducing extended hours for select amenities during designated heat warnings. 

Updated Operational Hours – Effective July 29, 2025

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex – Public Swim
During designated heat warnings:
• Monday to Friday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Splash Pads – All Locations
Open daily from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm:
• Amberlea Park
• Beachfront Park & Millennium Square
• Foxtail Green

These extended hours will remain in effect during active heat warnings issued by the Region of Durham.

Fore more information, contact Customer Care at 905.683.7575.

Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) units are being replaced at East Shore Community Centre with the use of cranes.

July 18, 2025 - Today, the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax notified Elexicon Corporation of our decision to conclude our Request for Proposal (RFP) process that had explored options with respect to our continued partial ownership of the utility. This notification formally concludes the process, which was initiated in July 2024.

Notice of Extension of Temporary Road Closure, Walnut Lane