Posts by City of Pickering

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.

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

The City of Pickering is holding an Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act. The purpose of these meetings is to provide interested parties the ability to learn more about the proposal and provide any comments and feedback before any decisions are made on the above noted application.

Open House

Date: September 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Electronic via Microsoft Teams

Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act

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

Construction for the Council Chamber Renovation will commence on August 11, 2025 and will 
continue until April 11, 2026. During this time, the Council Chamber will be closed.

Proposal

The purpose of this application is to amend certain zoning standards to allow for the development of a commercial plaza with eight buildings, which may include a grocery store, pharmacy, banks, restaurants, personal services and other service-related uses.

To help residents stay cool and safe during periods of extreme heat, the City of Pickering is introducing extended hours for select amenities during designated heat warnings.

July 18, 2025 - Today, the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax notified Elexicon Corporation of our decision to conclude our Request for Proposal (RFP) process that had explored options with respect to our continued partial ownership of the utility. This notification formally concludes the process, which was initiated in July 2024.