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Markham-Pickering Townline Road from 242 m south of Ramp to 972 m north of Fourth Concession Road
Fourth Concession Road at Markham-Pickering Townline Road, to Altona Road RR27, to Whitevale Road

The Regional Municipality of Durham will begin construction of a new watermain and services on Taunton Road West, from William Jackson Drive to Ravenscroft Road, in the City of Pickering and Town of Ajax.

September 2, 2025 - Durham Region area municipalities are once again coming together in support of National Hunger Action Month this September to raise awareness, food donations, and funds to fight hunger in the community.

August 29, 2025 – Pickering Fire Services is reminding residents that smoking-related fires are entirely preventable, but only if smokers prioritize safety.

August 28, 2025 - The City of Pickering is launching a Shared E‑Scooter Pilot Program, offering residents a sustainable, convenient, and low-carbon way to navigate the growing community. This initiative supports the City’s long-term transportation vision by promoting flexible mobility choices.

August 20, 2025 - Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering passed By-law 8199/25 on August 12, 2025 pursuant to Section 19 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27.

View the PDF version of the Public Notice dated August 20, 2025

The ban was implemented as a precautionary safety measure in response to extreme fire conditions caused by prolonged drought, high temperatures, and reduced air quality.

August 19, 2025: There is a video circulating online that makes false and misleading claims about the City of Pickering’s agreement with Enbridge Gas. The video incorrectly suggests that the City has access to household-level data, that residents are being tracked without their consent, and that private data has been sold for $10,000. These statements are entirely untrue.

To amend the Pickering Official Plan to bring it in conformity with the Planning Act.

A Statutory Public Meeting is being held to consider an Information Report regarding the following proposal: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-001/P and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/25.

Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act

Date: September 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Electronic