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“Our House” by Dorsey James located in Rotary Frenchman’s Bay West Park, Pickering.

September 11, 2024 - The City of Pickering is inviting community members to help shape the future of Pickering by participating in the Official Plan Review process.

Notice is hereby given that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land described as follows:

All estate, right, title and interest in PCL BF 3-20-17, SEC PICKERING, PT LT 20, RANGE 3, BROKEN FRONT CONCESSION IN THE TOWN OF PICKERING, IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM, PT 2, 40R8748; TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT OVER PART LOT 20 RANGE 3 BROKEN FRONT CONCESSION PART 3 PLAN 40R8748 AS IN LT338352; CITY OF PICKERING

ayukwenodih ('They have found their voice') is a new permanent public artwork by JAH QUBE X TAMMARO to be installed at the intersection of Kingston Rd and Whites Rd in Pickering. The work is to be unveiled in Fall 2024.

August 27, 2024 - The Region of Durham and area municipalities are once again coming together this National Hunger Action Month to help raise awareness, food donations, and funds to fight hunger in the community.

Hunger is an important issue that affects individuals, seniors, and families throughout the Region. As Durham Region continues to rapidly grow and food prices increase, more people are experiencing homelessness and/or using food banks and related services than ever before. The Region and area municipalities are taking action to address this need in the community. 

August 26, 2024 - Last weekend, the City of Pickering proudly celebrated the significant community and economic benefits of being a host gaming site through a cheque presentation at the PARA Marine Search and Rescue Waterfront Festival.

Since the opening of the Pickering Casino Resort in July 2021, the City of Pickering has received non-tax gaming revenue payments totaling $47,974,125 from Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation (as of June 30, 2024). These funds are part of the Municipal Contribution Agreement with OLG and represent a significant investment in the city's future.

Water is Medicine is a public artwork created by the art collective Dbaajmowin (story/narrative, Ojibwe Eastern and Odawa dialect) and supported by SpruceLab Inc. The work is located at Rotary Frenchman's Bay West.

About the Artwork

In memory of Tom Thompson

Tom Thomson (1877-1917) is considered one of the most important and influential early Canadian artists, and a significant influencer of the Group of Seven. 

The Way Gone Made Clear is a temporary public art installation by Artist, Georgia Fullerton.

The wagon is intended to be an interactive and educational component of an upcoming permanent exhibition, “Roots to Rebellion: Pickering in the 1830s”.