News

• Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines Holiday Program returns
• City renews partnership with DARS to support community members in need
• Staff to work with partners on opportunities for schools in Pickering’s growing City Centre
• Staff to work with partners on opportunities for schools in Pickering’s growing City Centre
• City approves security camera investments at City Facilities and Parks
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October 24, 2024 – New this year, bring your favourite neighbourhood project to life through the participatory budget process. The City of Pickering is preparing its 2025 budget and invites residents to share their priorities for Pickering’s future.

Migizi (Bald Eagle) Saves The World is a new temporary public artwork by Nyle Miigizi Johnston to be installed on the balcony (facing Esplanade Park) of City Hall. The work is to be unveiled on November 15, 2024, as part of Winter Nights, City Lights 2024 and it will remain on site until January 31, 2025. This work is funded by Ontario Power Generation (OPG).

Public input received during the 2024 community engagement phase will help shape a final design proposal, which will be presented to Council for review and consideration in the first quarter of 2025.

• Council approves City’s Recreation & Parks – Ten Year Plan
• City retains MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd. for new Pickering City Centre Park
• Council approves additional funds to replace flooring of indoor tennis courts
• Council authorizes staff to pursue grant funding for City projects
• Naming Public Amenities after former Mayors
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“Our House” by Dorsey James located in Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park, Pickering.

September 11, 2024 - The City of Pickering is inviting community members to help shape the future of Pickering by participating in the Official Plan Review process.

Notice is hereby given that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows:

All estate, right, title and interest in PCL BF 3-20-17, SEC PICKERING, PT LT 20, RANGE 3, BROKEN FRONT CONCESSION IN THE TOWN OF PICKERING, IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM, PT 2, 40R8748; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART LOT 20 RANGE 3 BROKEN FRONT CONCESSION PART 3 PLAN 40R8748 AS IN LT338352; CITY OF PICKERING

ayukwenodih ('They have found their voice') is a new permanent public artwork by JAH QUBE X TAMMARO to be installed at the intersection of Kingston Rd and Whites Rd in Pickering. The work is to be unveiled in Fall 2024.

August 27, 2024 - The Region of Durham and area municipalities are once again coming together this National Hunger Action Month to help raise awareness, food donations, and funds to fight hunger in the community.

Hunger is an important issue that affects individuals, seniors, and families throughout the Region. As Durham Region continues to rapidly grow and food prices increase, more people are experiencing homelessness and/or using food banks and related services than ever before. The Region and area municipalities are taking action to address this need in the community.