News

March 10, 2025 - Read Mayor Ashe's Statement on the Results of the 2025 Federal Liberal Leadership Race. 

March 6, 2025 – The City of Pickering is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Municipality of the Year Award by Festivals & Events Ontario. The award celebrates municipalities, towns, and cities that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting and enhancing festivals and events. Pickering’s recognition is a testament to its ongoing efforts in cultivating an atmosphere where cultural initiatives flourish, reinforcing its role as a dynamic and engaging community.

• Council endorses Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform as City’s primary customer relationship management solution
• City to streamline development application review process
• Council approves Zoning By-law Amendment A 03/20 (R1) for Durham Live Lands 
• Council approves Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) By-law
• Council approves construction of artificial turf and lighting replacement at Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park and artificial turf replacement at Beverly Morgan Park
• and more [select the date above to view all]

The south playground structure in Dunmoore Park is temporarily closed.

February 27, 2025 – On behalf of the City of Pickering and its Members of Council, I extend my sincerest congratulations to Premier Doug Ford on his re-election and third consecutive majority mandate from the people of Ontario. His government’s continued investment in the long-term health and prosperity of our province, along with its strategic plan to protect residents, businesses, and communities from President Trump’s economic sanctions, remain crucial for Ontario’s future.

February 26, 2025 - The 2025 Weight Restriction Season for City of Pickering roads begins March 1st and is set to end on April 30th. The actual end date will be determined following reviews of road and weather conditions toward the end of the Weight Restriction Season. Signs will be erected on all City roads where these weight restrictions apply. 

February 26, 2025 – Due to Councillor Lisa Robinson’s ongoing, disruptive, and harassing behaviour towards City staff, we have made the mutual decision that staff will not attend the Executive Committee and Planning & Development Committee meetings on March 3, 2025, or the City Council meeting on March 24, 2025.

February 24, 2025 - Pickering Fire Services invites community members to celebrate Sparky the Fire Dog’s birthday with a fun-filled event on Friday, March 14 from 10 am to 1 pm at Pickering Fire Headquarters (1700 Zents Drive).

Proposal

The applicant is proposing to develop a residential subdivision with 76 lots for detached dwellings,
5 blocks for 28 street townhouses, two public roads, a stormwater pond, and open space blocks.
To support this development, the applicant is proposing to amend the City’s Consolidated Zoning
By-law 8149/24, which currently zones the property for agricultural uses. The applicant is
proposing to rezone the site to appropriate residential zone categories to facilitate this
development.

February 18, 2025 - The City has received applications for an Official Plan Amendment (OPA 24-003/P) and a Zoning By-law Amendment (A 05/24), submitted by 705 Kingston Road Ltd. The subject lands are located at the southeast corner of Kingston Road and Whites Road, known as the Whites Road Shopping Centre located at 705 Kingston Road. Under the Planning Act, any person may submit an application for development to be considered by City Council. City Council has not yet considered these applications.