News

February 10, 2025 – The City of Pickering is excited to announce that outdoor fitness equipment has been selected as the top-ranked neighbourhood project through the City’s first-ever participatory budget process.

February 7, 2025 - The Planning & Development Committee is holding an Electronic Statutory Public Meeting on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm. The public meeting will provide interested parties the ability to learn more about the proposal and provide comments and feedback before any decisions are made on the application.

Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/24; Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2024-05
Applicant: 9004807 Canada Inc. (Stonepay)
Location: The subject property is located on the south side of Palmer’s Sawmill Road, west of Brock Road, in the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood, at 1635 Palmer’s Sawmill Road

• Council endorses Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan
• Staff deliver 2024 Progress Report on Corporate Strategic Plan
• Council approves proposal submitted for Krosno Creek Stormwater Management Facility K-16
• Council approves By-law to allow for timed parking restrictions on Pickering Parkway
• Council adopts 2025 Interim Levy and Interim Tax Instalment Due Dates
• and more [select the date above to view all]

February 4, 2025 - Do you know a senior who has made a positive impact in Pickering?

The City of Pickering is excited to announce the launch of the Senior of the Year award, an initiative designed to celebrate the outstanding contributions of local seniors aged 65+. If you know someone who has positively impacted the community through their work in social, cultural, or environmental areas, this is a great opportunity to nominate them for recognition.

Proposal

The applicant is proposing to develop a residential common element condominium with 85
townhouses.

January 28, 2025 - For over fifty years, the question of whether to proceed with building an airport in Pickering has been a subject of spirited discussion and debate within our community.

In this span, we have consistently advocated for clarity and decisive action from the federal government and appreciate the thoughtful deliberation invested in making this determination. We can now move forward with confidence, focusing on the City’s core priorities as we work to build a vibrant and prosperous future for our residents, businesses, and visitors.

Temporary Sidewalk Closure, Sandy Beach Road from Celebration Drive to Bayly Street. Effective Monday, January 27, 2025 to Friday, December 12, 2025

January 17, 2025: The City has been alerted to anonymous flyers circulating in the community, including some soliciting money (e.g., from organizations like "The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms") and spreading misinformation. These materials contain false and misleading claims and are not associated with official City business.

January 2025: After considerable deliberation, we have decided to return official City meetings to a fully electronic format due to escalating threats of violence, harassment, and intimidation in our Council Chambers. This difficult decision was made by the City Clerk in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Security Specialist, and the Mayor, in alignment with the City’s Procedure By-law, in order to safeguard the safety and well-being of Council members, staff, and residents.

January 9, 2025 – Amid the rising popularity of fire blankets, Pickering Fire Services is reminding residents to prioritize established and proven fire safety practices to protect themselves.

While fire blankets have been advertised as an effective way to extinguish flames (such as those from stovetop fires), the Office of the Fire Marshal does not endorse them for consumer use, advising that they should only be used by trained professionals. Currently, there are no Canadian safety standards that apply to fire blankets.