News

February 27, 2025 – On behalf of the City of Pickering and its Members of Council, I extend my sincerest congratulations to Premier Doug Ford on his re-election and third consecutive majority mandate from the people of Ontario. His government’s continued investment in the long-term health and prosperity of our province, along with its strategic plan to protect residents, businesses, and communities from President Trump’s economic sanctions, remain crucial for Ontario’s future.

February 26, 2025 - The 2025 Weight Restriction Season for City of Pickering roads begins March 1st and is set to end on April 30th. The actual end date will be determined following reviews of road and weather conditions toward the end of the Weight Restriction Season. Signs will be erected on all City roads where these weight restrictions apply. 

February 26, 2025 – Due to Councillor Lisa Robinson’s ongoing, disruptive, and harassing behaviour towards City staff, we have made the mutual decision that staff will not attend the Executive Committee and Planning & Development Committee meetings on March 3, 2025, or the City Council meeting on March 24, 2025.

February 24, 2025 - Pickering Fire Services invites community members to celebrate Sparky the Fire Dog’s birthday with a fun-filled event on Friday, March 14 from 10 am to 1 pm at Pickering Fire Headquarters (1700 Zents Drive).

Proposal

The applicant is proposing to develop a residential subdivision with 76 lots for detached dwellings,
5 blocks for 28 street townhouses, two public roads, a stormwater pond, and open space blocks.
To support this development, the applicant is proposing to amend the City’s Consolidated Zoning
By-law 8149/24, which currently zones the property for agricultural uses. The applicant is
proposing to rezone the site to appropriate residential zone categories to facilitate this
development.

February 18, 2025 - The City has received applications for an Official Plan Amendment (OPA 24-003/P) and a Zoning By-law Amendment (A 05/24), submitted by 705 Kingston Road Ltd. The subject lands are located at the southeast corner of Kingston Road and Whites Road, known as the Whites Road Shopping Centre located at 705 Kingston Road. Under the Planning Act, any person may submit an application for development to be considered by City Council. City Council has not yet considered these applications.

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.