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Elevators at the Pickering Civic Complex and Library will be closed for maintenance on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, during the following times:

Pickering Public Library: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Civic Complex: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Duration: June 2025 to November 2025

UPDATE: Project extension from December 2025 to January 31, 2026

December 15, 2025 – Pickering Fire Services is advising the public of new Ontario Fire Code requirements coming into effect on January 1st, 2026 – aimed at enhancing protection against carbon monoxide (CO).

APCOM Enterprises Inc. has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application for the property located at 1794 Appleview Road.

Holiday Operating Hours at City facilities for December 24, 2025 – January 1, 2025

December 11, 2025 – The City of Pickering is updating its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and invites residents to help shape the next phase of accessibility improvements across municipal services, programs, and facilities.

Duration: Friday November 21st to Friday May 1st, 2026

As part of this project, five Indigenous artists each contributed four unique designs, which have been laser-cut onto panels installed along the boardwalk.  Each panel is accompanied by a description, written by the artist, sharing the story and cultural significance behind their work.

Anticipation is a permanent bronze sculpture of a nesting Canadian goose that commemorates local resident, Paul White, one of Pickering's longest serving presidents of a community association.

Mr. Dressup’s Magic is a permanent public art tribute to one of Canada’s most beloved cultural figures, Mr. Dressup, starring the incomparable Ernie Coombs.