Program Cancellations and Service Disruptions

While a cold weather warning is in effect, the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex will be a designated warming centre. Leashed pets are welcome provided they are well controlled by their owner.

The current warning has been extended and will continue until the morning of Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Due to mechanical problems affecting the boilers, Dunbarton Indoor Pool will remain closed from Wednesday, January 28 to Tuesday February 3, 2026, inclusive. 

Purpose: Program Cancellations due to School Board Closures
Duration: January 26, 2026, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Last Updated: January 23, 2026 at 11:30 am
The City of Pickering is preparing for extreme cold and heavy snowfall this weekend. City crews will be clearing roads and sidewalks in priority sequence in accordance with established winter maintenance standards. We thank you for your patience and cooperation, and encourage caution if travel is necessary. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

Purpose: Meeting Cancellation

Duration: February 2, 2026

The playground will be temporarily closed at the Bayshore Tot Lot for its reconstruction, including new play equipment and replacing of the existing engineered wood fiber safety surfacing. Duration: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Friday, May 1, 2026

The playground will be temporarily closed at Bonita Park for its reconstruction, including new play equipment and replacing of the existing engineered wood fiber safety surfacing. Duration: Friday, January 16, 2026 – Friday, May 1, 2026

Cancellation of swim programs and public swim at CHDRC Pool for a swim meet. 

Duration: Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2026, inclusive

Contractors will begin renovations to the family, men’s, and women’s washrooms on the ground floor of the Pickering Public Library Central Branch on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The project is scheduled to be completed by Friday, March 6, 2026.