News and Announcements

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.

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.