News and Announcements

Read Mayor Ashe's Statement on the Results of the 2025 Federal Liberal Leadership Race. 

March 6, 2025 – The City of Pickering is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Municipality of the Year Award by Festivals & Events Ontario. The award celebrates municipalities, towns, and cities that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting and enhancing festivals and events. Pickering’s recognition is a testament to its ongoing efforts in cultivating an atmosphere where cultural initiatives flourish, reinforcing its role as a dynamic and engaging community.

Pickering, ON, 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).

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 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.

January 28, 2025 - For over fifty years, the question of whether to proceed with building an airport in Pickering has been a subject of spirited discussion and debate within our community.

In this span, we have consistently advocated for clarity and decisive action from the federal government and appreciate the thoughtful deliberation invested in making this determination. We can now move forward with confidence, focusing on the City’s core priorities as we work to build a vibrant and prosperous future for our residents, businesses, and visitors.

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.