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Pickering Animal Services is hosting a Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinic on Saturday, April 18, in partnership with the Durham Region Health Department and Millennium City Veterinary Hospital.

Littering and illegal dumping are not harmless habits. They damage the environment, threaten wildlife, strain municipal resources, and diminish the shared spaces residents rely on every day. To confront the issue head on, the City of Pickering is bringing back its bold public awareness campaign, “Littering? That’s so trash.” 

The Stormwater Management Facility K-16 construction project, located within the Krosno Creek watershed, was identified in the 2009 Frenchman’s Bay Watersheds Stormwater Management Master Plan as an opportunity to improve water quality control. The purpose of the facility is to provide the highest level of stormwater treatment achievable within the limits of the available area. A Public Information Centre will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. 

On September 29, 2025, Council endorsed the preferred design concept for the Seaton
Recreation Complex & Library and authorized staff to proceed to the design development phase of
the project.

Construction for the Council Chamber Renovation will commence on August 11, 2025 and will 
continue until August 28, 2026. During this time, the Council Chamber will be closed.

Highway 401 Eastbound N/S–E ramp at Brock Road will be fully closed on March 29, 2026, from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM to facilitate emergency concrete repairs. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of the infrastructure. During this time, all lanes of the ramp will be unavailable, and motorists will be required to use alternate routes.

The City of Pickering’s Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre is set to open this spring, bringing the Museum, Library, and Community Centre together in one dynamic space.

The City of Pickering is pleased to announce that it has received official recognition as an Ontario Age-Friendly Community, reaffirming its commitment to creating an inclusive, accessible, and supportive city for residents of all ages.

The City of Pickering is inviting eligible Pickering electors, who are interested in shaping the future of their community, to consider running for office in the 2026 Municipal Election. The next Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.

The next Municipal Election will be held on October 26, 2026. Individuals interested in filing their nomination must do so in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (the “Act”).