News

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.

July 3, 2025 - Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering passed Development Charges By-law 8190/25 on June 23, 2025 under section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27

July 3, 2025 - Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of The City of Pickering passed a Community Benefit Charges By-law 8192/25 on June 23, 2025 under Section 37(13) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13. 

July 3, 2025 - Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of The City of Pickering passed Heritage Designation By-law 8193/25 on June 23, 2025 under Section IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18

July 2, 2025 – During last night’s Canada Day celebrations, the City of Pickering proudly announced that the highly-anticipated Pickering Heritage & Community Centre will be named the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre, following a naming rights agreement.

• Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee Shares 2024 Year-End Report and 2025 Work Plan
• Staff provide Pickering Heritage & Community Centre Project Update (Milestone Report #3) 
• Council Approves Designs for Two “Lest We Forget” Remembrance Crosswalks 
• City Renews Licence Agreements for Community Centres in Northern Pickering 
• City Shares Update on Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot  
• New Community Safety Zone Approved for Liverpool Road 
• Council Approves Road Servicing Agreement to Support Nuclear Refurbishment Project 
• 2024 Sustainable Year-In Review Showcases Environmental Progress 
• Staff provide update on Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 
• Staff Report on Regulating Short-Term Rentals 
• Staff present 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 
• Staff present 2024 Community Safety & Well-Being Annual Report 
• Pickering Secures $1 Million Naming Rights Agreement 
• Council Approves New Pickleball Courts at Diana, Princess of Wales Park 
• City to Launch Shared EScooter Pilot Program 

2025The Beverley Morgan Park Artificial Turf Replacement project is underway, with construction beginning on Monday June 23, 2025 and continuing until Friday August 29, 2025 (subject to weather conditions).

June 23, 2025 - The City of Pickering welcomes a decision of the Divisional Court that fully supports how the City of Pickering and its Integrity Commissioner handled two significant code of conduct complaints involving Councillor Lisa Robinson.

June 16, 2025 – This past weekend, the City of Pickering proudly marked the transformative impact of its partnership with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) at the popular Ribfest event presented by Rotary Club of Pickering.