📌🚧Notice of Construction - September 2 to November 7🚧📌 Asphalt Resurfacing & Municipal Parking Lot Replacement. There will be road resurfacing on The Esplanade South and reconstruction of the Pickering Civic Complex parking lot, located on the south side of the Esplanade South. 🚫✖️The parking lot will remain closed for the entire duration of construction, and The Esplanade South will be closed intermittently to facilitate the work. On-street parking on The Esplanade South will also be unavailable during construction. 🚗✔️Temporary parking will be available at The Shops at Pickering City Centre, directly west of the Pickering Civic Complex (highlighted in yellow on map).

The City of Pickering has initiated a Ward Boundary Review to determine whether the new ward boundaries, adopted in 2021 and set to take effect for the 2026 Municipal Election, remain appropriate in light of evolving population growth and distribution. Residents can view background information and explore the 2021 Council-approved boundaries at pickering.ca/WardBoundaries Learn more and provide feedback at one of our Public Engagement Sessions (drop in any time between the hours listed below)🔽 🗓️Thursday, May 1 🕕6 - 8 pm 📍Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (Lobby) 🗓️Wednesday, May 14 🕕6 - 8 pm 📍Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre (Lion's Meeting Room) As Pickering continues to grow and change, it's important that our systems of representation evolve along with it. This review ensures that we're listening to the community, and delivering a democratic process that reflects the needs of residents, today and into the future.

Did you know that ward boundary reviews ensure fair and effective representation, balancing population size across wards and ensuring equitable access to Councillors? Pickering is conducting a Ward Boundary Review to assess whether the boundaries established in the 2021 review, set to take effect for the 2026 Municipal Election, should be amended📍✅ Since the last review, population growth patterns and projections that were used in the Consultant’s report may have changed📈 View the new ward boundaries adopted by Council in 2021 (as outlined in By-law 7875/21) and stay tuned for opportunities to provide your feedback at pickering.ca/wardboundaries

📢FREE EVENT (13 - 26 years)📢 Vibe Check: Mental Health 101, a Jack Talk facilitated by Jack.org, where youth can share stories, ideas, and strategies for improving mental health. This is your chance to connect, break the stigma, and learn how to support yourself and others. 🗓️Thursday, April 3 from 7 - 8 pm 📍Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (Meeting Room 2 & 3) Visit LetsTalkPickering.ca/CSWB to register.

Pickering is celebrating 25 years as a city. Did you know @pickeringlibs has a digital archive, where you can research local history and genealogy in Pickering? Explore over 20,000 digitized newspapers, books, photos, maps, and more💻✅ Visit pickeringlibrary.ca/local-hi… to get started. #Pickering25

On September 30, 2024 the City of Pickering commemorated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day with the 3rd Annual Truth and Reconciliation Community Gathering. We share an abundance of gratitude to our speakers, dancers, and drummers, Sarah Lewis, Chris Mejaki, Wynona Maracle, the Joly Family, and the Women's Drumming Circle for their powerful and beautiful displays of cultural resurgence and reclamation. A heartfelt thank you to all our community partners, @pickeringlibs, @RegionofDurham, and @ClaringtonON , and all members of the Indigenous Relationship Building Circle for all of your support. We deeply appreciate all who attended this important and impactful gathering in our community with an openness to listen, learn, and honour. Chi Miigwech (thank you)!

Happening tomorrow ❗ Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT)'s annual Community BBQ event 📅 Saturday, August 31, ⏱️ 1-8 pm 📍Esplanade Park. Bring the family, friends and neighbors and come and enjoy a day of celebration! Register at bit.ly/IDPADBBQ2024 ❤️💛💚

Environment Canada has issued a #HeatWarning for Durham Region☀️ Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected today, and possibly into Tuesday for some areas. The Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex is your designated cooling centre during periods of extreme heat⬇️ 📍1867 Valley Farm Road 🗓️Monday to Friday from 6 am to 11 pm & Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 7 pm Visit pickering.ca to stay up-to-date on⬇️ 🧊Cooling Centres 📌Service disruptions (details related to program, service, or facility impacts) 💡Power outage/restoration resources (through Elexicon Energy) ✅Safety tips and helpful resources Questions or concerns?➡️ Connect with our Customer Care Centre at 905.683.7575 or [email protected]