News

March 20, 2023 - The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) has recognized Pickering as one of the world’s Smart21 Communities of 2023.

The ICF’s annual awards program recognizes the world’s leading municipalities that are successfully leveraging the power of technology to develop inclusive and prosperous communities.

In 2022, Tracey-Mae Chambers, Métis artist and a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, installed #hopeandhealingcanada at the Pickering Museum Village, Puterbaugh Schoolhouse. Though no longer available, framed photographs will be exhibited inside the lobby at Chestnut Hill Development Recreation Complex (1867 Valley Farm Rd.) starting March 18, 2023.

• The City of Pickering approves sharing casino revenues with the Region of Durham
• Council Members presented with a Long Standing Service Certificate
• The Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT) 2022 Year End Report and Proposed 2023 Work Plan was received for information
• Council approves Green and Inclusive Community Building Fund Application
• Overview provided of financial impacts to the City of Pickering regarding Bill 23 More Homes, Built Faster Act
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February 10, 2023 - Today, the Region of Durham released Envision Durham – Draft Regional Official Plan.  This Municipal Comprehensive Review looked at how and where Durham municipalities may grow; how to use and protect land and resources; what housing types and jobs are needed for residents; and how goods and people will move across the region and beyond.

“Congratulations to Chair Henry, Regional Councillors, staff across all Durham municipalities, outside agencies, and all of the stakeholders for their collective and exhaustive efforts in conducting the Municipal Comprehensive Review and finalizing the Envision Durham – Draft Regional Official Plan.

• Council approves $100,000 investment in The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre
• Council unanimously approved including the $100,000 investment in the 2023 Budget process
• Council against issuing a Minister’s Zoning Order at 3060 Highway 7 at current time
• Council supports staff recommendation to not comment on Envision Durham
• Council approves budget to purchase new equipment for Pickering Fire Services
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Proposal

Kindred Works on behalf of the United Church of Canada has submitted applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate a residential development consisting of 33 stacked townhouse dwelling units and 8 townhouse dwelling. Dwelling units will be contained within 4 separate building blocks proposed to be 3-storeys in height.

Community Piano Project

The Community Piano Project was installed at the east end of Esplanade Park over the Spring and Summer of 2021.

Proposal

The Brock Zents Partnership, to facilitate a residential condominium development consisting of 170 stacked townhouse dwellings, and 25 rear-lane townhouse dwellings having access from an internal common element condominium road.

2022 marks the 175th Anniversary of the Greenwood Blacksmith Shop at Pickering Museum Village. Durham Region based artist Dani Crosby created a series of images to celebrate the occasion!

The City of Pickering (City) has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to extend Walnut Lane from the section presently constructed south of Kingston Road, eastward to Liverpool Road (see map). The extension is required to service existing, approved and proposed development in the City Centre and Liverpool neighbourhoods and will accommodate all road users (vehicles, public transit, cyclists and pedestrians). The preferred solution is a central alignment for the Walnut Lane extension and a minimum 36 metre clear span.