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At last night’s Council meeting, the City of Pickering endorsed the Pickering Federal Lands - Land Use Review and Economic Analysis Recommendation Report, which calls for the protection of more than 7,500 acres of federal lands in north Pickering, with over 6,500 acres proposed for agricultural use within an expanded Rouge National Urban Park. The report recommends that 30-year farming leases be offered to encourage long-term agricultural investment.

The City of Pickering has received an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment. The City is required to process and review all complete applications under the Planning Act. This meeting is for information purposes and to collect feedback, no decisions will be made.

Applicant: Plaza 6 Inc.
Site Address: 666, 668, 672, 678 & 682 Liverpool Road

The City of Pickering has retained Aquafor Beech Ltd. to update the 2009 Frenchman’s Bay 
Watersheds Stormwater Management Master Plan. The updated Master Plan will help ensure the 
stormwater system continues to support community safety, environmental protection, and long-term 
climate resilience. A drop-in Public Information Centre will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, O’Brien Rooms A & B. 

Pickering, ON, May 23, 2026 – Today, the City of Pickering proudly recognized the significant economic and community benefits generated through its partnership with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) during a cheque presentation at the Whitevale Spring Festival.

Region of Durham completing urgent maintenance hole (MH) repair in the intersection of Brock Road and Bayly Street in Pickering. 

The applicants are proposing a residential condominium development consisting of 51 three-story stacked townhouse units.

The applicant is proposing a two-storey addition to the existing Bessada Kia dealership, along with a reconfigured surfaced parking area to accommodate the storage and display of vehicles. The addition is intended to support the dealership’s new electric vehicle division.