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January 9, 2025 – Amid the rising popularity of fire blankets, Pickering Fire Services is reminding residents to prioritize established and proven fire safety practices to protect themselves.

While fire blankets have been advertised as an effective way to extinguish flames (such as those from stovetop fires), the Office of the Fire Marshal does not endorse them for consumer use, advising that they should only be used by trained professionals. Currently, there are no Canadian safety standards that apply to fire blankets.

January 8, 2025 – The City of Pickering is ringing in the new year with a refreshed look for its website, pickering.ca, set to launch on January 22, 2025.

The website refresh focuses on improving user experience and simplifying access to online services for residents, businesses, and visitors. It also incorporates updated content, a dynamic new design, and advanced web technologies for optimal performance, usability, and searchability across all devices.

Bayly Street RR22 at Brock Road RR1

Duration: January 7, 2025 to January 23, 2025

Purpose: Construction 

Lane restrictions on Bayly Street in the City of Pickering Scheduled for January 7 to 23. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule. The right turn lane from westbound Bayly Street to northbound Brock Road (Regional Road 1) in Pickering will be closed. Westbound traffic needing to turn north onto Brock Road at this location will be detoured to Liverpool Road.

Why: To allow for the placement of utility infrastructure for service expansion. Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews. To view a live interactive map of current construction projects and up-to-date traffic information, please visit durham.ca/TrafficWatch. 

For additional information, please contact:

The Regional Municipality of Durham
Carolyne Kift carolyne.kift@durham.ca

January 7, 2025 - Pickering Council is aware of a recent video published by Councillor Lisa Robinson, criticizing the City’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Marisa Carpino, and making unfounded and inappropriate remarks on Ms. Carpino’s character and intentions.

January 2, 2025 – This year, the City of Pickering proudly celebrates a significant milestone - its 25th anniversary of becoming a city. To honour this momentous occasion, residents and visitors are invited to celebrate, reflect on, and explore the vibrant history and dynamic evolution of Pickering - a place so many are proud to call home.

Proposal

705 Kingston Road Ltd. has submitted Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the Whites Road Shopping Centre to permit a multi-phased, high-density, mixed-use development.

December 13, 2024 – The introduction of the Municipal Accountability Act, 2024 marks a pivotal step in strengthening governance and public trust in municipalities across Ontario. The City of Pickering applauds Minister Calandra and the Government of Ontario for listening to the concerns of municipalities and introducing much-needed reforms to enhance accountability and transparency.