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The Greenwood Community Centre is scheduled for demolition. As part of the demolition and construction activities, electrical services connected to the building will be temporarily disconnected, resulting in an outage of the tennis court lighting. 

Due to inclement weather, the Farmers' Market is cancelled for the remainder of today, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., on July 21, 2026. 

Pickering, ON, July 20, 2026 – The Pickering Public Library Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristine D’Souza as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Public Libraries, effective July 20, 2026.

Duration: Saturday, July 18, 2026 – 7:00 am to 9:00 pm 

Tonight’s summer concert with performer Fiddlestix, located at Millennium Square, is cancelled due to poor air quality.

Duration: Monday, May 25, 2026 to Friday, July 31, 2026

Due to prolonged high temperatures and to support the ongoing safety of our community, the City has implemented a burn ban, effective immediately and until further notice.

• All agricultural burn permits are suspended until the ban is lifted.
  
  
• Propane and natural gas BBQs are allowed for cooking. They must only be used on non-combustible surfaces and kept safely away from structures and dry vegetation. Pickering Fire Services urges residents to refrain from non-essential outdoor cooking using charcoal or woodfired appliances due to the elevated risk.
  
  
• Chimineas, bonfires, and wood-burning appliances remain prohibited in Pickering. Propane or natural gas fire bowls and fire tables should not be used while the burn ban is in effect.
  
  
• If you smoke, ensure your cigarette is fully extinguished and properly disposed of in a deep, sturdy ashtray before walking away. Outdoors, fires can quickly escalate, often leading to significant and widespread damage.

This ban is a protective measure to help prevent accidental fires and ensure emergency services remain available for those who need them most.

While a Heat Warning remains in effect, the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (CHDRC) will serve as a designated Cooling Centre for residents seeking relief from the heat.

Appleview Road closed in front of 1780 Appleview Road to allow for water and sanitary site servicing. No through traffic.

Pickering, ON, July 9, 2026 – The City of Pickering is turning community input into action, with new outdoor fitness stations moving ahead in three neighbourhood parks following Pickering’s first-ever participatory budget process.