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While a Heat Warning remains in effect, the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (CHDRC) will serve as a designated Cooling Centre for residents seeking relief from the heat.

Appleview Road closed in front of 1780 Appleview Road to allow for water and sanitary site servicing. No through traffic.

Pickering, ON, July 9, 2026 – The City of Pickering is turning community input into action, with new outdoor fitness stations moving ahead in three neighbourhood parks following Pickering’s first-ever participatory budget process.

The lower off-leash dog park and pathway at Grand Valley Park will be closed for geotechnical testing.

Westney Road will be closed from 4465 Westney Road to 8th Concession Road to conduct road
rehabilitation work.

Pickering, ON, July 8, 2026 – The City of Pickering is inviting residents to help shape a new Online Service Portal that will make it easier to access City services, submit requests, and track the status and progress online through a personalized profile. The portal is part of Pickering’s continued focus on citizen-first service and good governance, giving residents more choice in how they connect with the City.

• Draft Cultural, Museum, and Public Art Plans presented to Council
• Council endorses new Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Council approves 2027 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule
• Council approves traffic by-law updates for Pickering roads
• 2026 Corporate Asset Management Plan Update received by Council
• Official Plan Amendment approved for lands near Brock Road and Highway 407
• Council affirms heritage designation for 681 Pleasant Street
• Municipal Infrastructure and Servicing Agreement with OPG approved
• Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre Project Update received by Council
• Automatic door reliability at City facilities referred for review
• Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar appointed for 2026–2030 Term of Council
• Playground equipment replacement and fitness station construction approved
• Annual Treasurer’s Statement Report received by Council
• Sixth Concession Road Reconstruction and Greenwood Bridge Rehabilitation approved
• Heritage Permit approved for Phase 1 of Whitevale Road Reconstruction Project

Roof replacement work at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (CHDRC) has been extended and is now anticipated to continue through Friday, July 31, 2026.

The roof is being replaced at Dunbarton Indoor Pool. The pool will be closed for the duration of the project. Construction is expected to be complete by August 23, 2026, subject to suitable weather and supply chain.

All public swim and swimming lessons continue at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex.

For information on aquatics programming please contact:
Adam Schumacher, Supervisor, Aquatics Community Services Department

Work: 905.420.4660 ext. 3293

For additional information please contact:
Lou Kahssay, Senior Project Manager, Facilities Capital Projects Community Services Department

Work: 905.420.4660 ext. 1032

Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of The City of Pickering passed Heritage Designation By-law 8275/26 on June 22, 2026 under Section IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18