News and Announcements

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.

Pickering, ON, April 20, 2026 – I want to acknowledge the harm caused by recent comments made by a member of Pickering City Council regarding the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation’s investigations at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School site. I offer my sincere apology to Indigenous community members, Survivors, families, and all those affected by these remarks. 

Beginning Wednesday, April 15 through Friday, June 26, portions of the roof at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (CHDRC) are being replaced. Phase 1 is scheduled for April 21 to May 12. Phase 2 is scheduled May 14 to June 26. These dates are subject to change due to weather. A small section of the north parking lot will be closed to patrons and staff and will be reserved for construction use only.

Pickering Animal Services is hosting a Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinic on Saturday, April 18, in partnership with the Durham Region Health Department and Millennium City Veterinary Hospital.

Littering and illegal dumping are not harmless habits. They damage the environment, threaten wildlife, strain municipal resources, and diminish the shared spaces residents rely on every day. To confront the issue head on, the City of Pickering is bringing back its bold public awareness campaign, “Littering? That’s so trash.” 

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.