News

• Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee Presents 2024 Year End Report & 2025 Work Plan
• City to install all-way stop at Sapphire Drive and Azalea Avenue/Kingpeak Crescent
• Council approves preparation for detailed design of stormwater management (SWM) pond cleanouts
• City amends Traffic and Parking By-law to address parking concerns on Alpine Lane, Beaton Way, Pebble Court and Tanzer Court
• City to update Urban Forest Study and Tree Canopy Assessment
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May 13, 2025 - Take notice that the Council of the City of Pickering will hold an electronic statutory public meeting pursuant to The Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding proposed development charge rates and policies that will be applied in the City (including Seaton). It is proposed that the enactment of a new Development Charges By-law by Council would occur on July 1st, 2025. The public meeting will be held on Monday, June 9th, 2025 immediately after the Executive Committee Meeting.

May 9, 2025 - The City of Pickering is excited to announce that the 2024 restoration of the Pickering Museum Village log house and log barn has won the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation.

May 9, 2025 - The City of Pickering encourages citizens to participate in their community by volunteering for one of our Boards, Committees or Taskforces. The Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee is currently accepting applications from citizen volunteers.

Proposal

Oak Ridges (Seaton) Inc. is proposing a revision to an approved draft plan of subdivision containing
blocks for residential uses for approximately 2,586 dwelling units, mixed-use development,
community uses, parks, a reservoir and stormwater management facilities.

May 6, 2025 - Take Notice that the Council of the City of Pickering intends to designate the following property as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.18

5113 Old Brock Road
40M2774 Pickering, Ontario

May 5, 2025 – The City of Pickering’s seasonal waterfront parking program is now in effect, and will run annually from May 1 to October 1. The program helps manage high visitor volumes and traffic congestion at popular waterfront destinations by balancing access for residents and visitors.

April 30, 2025 - The City of Pickering is excited to present Hip-Hop in the Park on Saturday May 3, at the Diana, Princess of Wales Park located behind the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. This free, family-friendly event will be a celebration of music, dance, graffiti art, and community, featuring live performances, energetic dance battles, and a variety of interactive activities for all ages.

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

April 28, 2025 – On behalf of the City of Pickering and its Members of Council, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the re-election of the Liberal Government.