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The applicant is proposing a two-storey addition to the existing Bessada Kia dealership, along with a reconfigured surfaced parking area to accommodate the storage and display of vehicles. The addition is intended to support the dealership’s new electric vehicle division.

PICKERING — The Ontario government is awarding the City of Pickering $4,410,987 through the third round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets.

The routine test of Alert Ready's emergency alerting system, originally scheduled for May 6, has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:55 pm.

The test message will be distributed over TV, radio, and compatible wireless devices.

Alert Ready is Canada’s emergency alerting system, and delivers critical and potentially life-saving alerts to Canadians. Testing provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the system, and validate it works as intended in case of emergency.

Visit alertready.ca for more information.

The City of Pickering’s annual waterfront permit and paid parking program will return from May 1^st to October 1^st.

The City of Pickering invites community members to its annual outdoor pet festival, Petapolooza, happening Saturday, May 9th from 10 am – 5 pm in Esplanade Park.

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Parking Disruption 

Purpose:  To advise of parking disruptions during the month of May due to large scheduled events in the facility  

Purpose: To provide service connections to new development. 

Duration: Monday, May 11, 2026 to Monday, June 1, 2026