Posts by 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. 

August 26, 2024 - Last weekend, the City of Pickering proudly celebrated the significant community and economic benefits of being a host gaming site through a cheque presentation at the PARA Marine Search and Rescue Waterfront Festival.

Since the opening of the Pickering Casino Resort in July 2021, the City of Pickering has received non-tax gaming revenue payments totaling $47,974,125 from Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation (as of June 30, 2024). These funds are part of the Municipal Contribution Agreement with OLG and represent a significant investment in the city's future.

August 20, 2024: Council Chambers play a central role in the democratic process for local municipalities, serving as a dedicated meeting space to conduct decision-making, welcome diverse community perspectives, experiences, and opinions, and foster meaningful engagement. That is why it is important to have clear rules governing the activities that take place within Chambers to ensure we can provide a respectful, safe, and welcoming environment for all participants.

August 16, 2024: Earlier this year, the City of Pickering announced the undertaking of a confidential Request for Proposal (RFP) to explore the potential sale of its municipally owned holdings in Elexicon Corporation. At this time, no sale has been made, the RFP process is still underway, and once complete, the City will provide an update on any next steps. The final decision to proceed with a sale will be made by the respective municipal councils.

Water is Medicine is a public artwork created by the art collective Dbaajmowin (story/narrative, Ojibwe Eastern and Odawa dialect) and supported by SpruceLab Inc. The work is located at Rotary Frenchman's Bay West.

About the Artwork

In memory of Tom Thompson

Tom Thomson (1877-1917) is considered one of the most important and influential early Canadian artists, and a significant influencer of the Group of Seven. 

The Way Gone Made Clear is a temporary public art installation by Artist, Georgia Fullerton.

The wagon is intended to be an interactive and educational component of an upcoming permanent exhibition, “Roots to Rebellion: Pickering in the 1830s”.

Image of the “The Primrose's Cutter Head” by K. S. Oliver located at Progress Frenchman’s Bay East Park, Pickering

Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park has as a new pop of colour! The work is located at Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park, at the south end of the path, and hung to bring creativity to the space, giving ordinary objects new purpose with colour and artistic expression.