Program Cancellations and Service Disruptions

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

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.

Whitevale Road from Sideline 24 to Peter Matthews Drive will be temporarily closed to facilitate future development.

Duration: Monday, February 2, 2026 to Friday, January 15, 2027

Whitevale Road, between North Road and Sideline 28, will be temporarily closed for construction traffic management purposes.

Duration: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 to Friday, January 29, 2027

Duration: Friday November 21st to Friday May 1st, 2026

The Regional Municipality of Durham will begin construction of a new watermain and services on Taunton Road West, from William Jackson Drive to Ravenscroft Road, in the City of Pickering and Town of Ajax. Work will include restoration of all disturbed areas.

Construction for the Council Chamber Renovation will commence on August 11, 2025 and will 
continue until April 11, 2026. During this time, the Council Chamber will be closed.

To help residents stay cool and safe during periods of extreme heat, the City of Pickering is introducing extended hours for select amenities during designated heat warnings.

April 29, 2025 - Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain are expected across Pickering and the GTA Tuesday afternoon and evening.