News and Announcements

The City of Pickering’s Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre is set to open this spring, bringing the Museum, Library, and Community Centre together in one dynamic space.

The City of Pickering is pleased to announce that it has received official recognition as an Ontario Age-Friendly Community, reaffirming its commitment to creating an inclusive, accessible, and supportive city for residents of all ages.

The City of Pickering is inviting eligible Pickering electors, who are interested in shaping the future of their community, to consider running for office in the 2026 Municipal Election. The next Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Pickering Fire Services invites community members to celebrate Sparky the Fire Dog’s birthday with a fun-filled event on Friday, March 20 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at Pickering Fire Headquarters (1700 Zents Drive).

Ontario Power Generation (OPG), in partnership with Durham Region Health Department and Toronto Emergency Management, will provide residents living within 10 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations with replacement potassium iodide (KI) pills. These pills will replace those distributed in 2015, which are set to expire in 2027.

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.

Today, the Superior Court of Justice - Ontario Divisional Court once again ruled in favour of the City of Pickering, confirming the sanctions imposed on Councillor Lisa Robinson.

December 15, 2025 – Pickering Fire Services is advising the public of new Ontario Fire Code requirements coming into effect on January 1st, 2026 – aimed at enhancing protection against carbon monoxide (CO).

December 11, 2025 – The City of Pickering is updating its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and invites residents to help shape the next phase of accessibility improvements across municipal services, programs, and facilities.

November 28, 2025 - Service Disruption Notice issued on behalf of Parks Canada
This notice is being shared by the City of Pickering as a courtesy to help inform residents and stakeholders. The Rouge Beach Improvements Project is fully planned, managed and communicated by Parks Canada, Government of Canada.
Purpose: Rouge National Urban Park Service Disruption - Rouge Beach Improvements Project
Duration: November 2025 to Spring 2027