City of Pickering

07/23/2025

Durham, it’s our time! Register now! https://bit.ly/DFCCOpening
Join us for the Emancipation Day Opening Ceremony at Ajax GO Station as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community—Durham-style!

📍 Ajax GO Station
🗓️ Thursday, July 31
🕣 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
🎉 FREE & OPEN TO ALL

This family-friendly event includes:
🎶 Live drumming by Negus Medhin
💃🏾 Dance performance by@AFIWI Groove School
📖 Storytelling by Talkin' Tales - Storytelling
🎤 Remarks from community voices
🍉 Light refreshments will be available

The Freedom Train buses sold out FAST—but this celebration is still open to everyone.

🚗 Carpool, walk, ride—just show up!
🎟️ Want to ride the Freedom Train too? Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../freedom-train-ride-2025...

💸 Want to support the cause? Donate here:
bit.ly/DFCCDonate

First 20 in person donors at the event get a free DFCC Emancipation Day t-shirt! come join us!

07/23/2025

! We've created an educational guide to help residents better understand how to properly dispose of waste, and what to know about fines and the reporting process for littering and illegal dumping🗑️♻️

We've included key information in eight of Pickering's most commonly spoken languages, however, residents can use the Google Translate tool at pickering.ca/Trash to read the guide in over 100 languages.

View the guide online➡️ LetsTalkPickering.ca/Litter

Printed copes will be available at City facilities soon - stay tuned to grab your copy🗞️✅

07/23/2025

You’ve probably seen the signs - in your neighbourhood🏡, on roadsides🛣️, and near parks and trails🌳.

If you spot a sign while you're out walking, snap a photo, share it and tag us, and use the hashtag to help spread awareness. You might even see your photo featured next on our feed🤳✅

These signs and social media posts help raise awareness about the seriousness of the issue and equip community members with the information they need to take action. While social media posts aren't a standalone solution for this trashy behaviour, they're part of a broader campaign focused on education, awareness, and action. If residents aren't aware of the severity of the problem, they may not think to talk about it with their family, friends, and neighbours, or even recognize the importance of reporting it. The more we talk about it, the closer we are to shifting habits!

The City’s Municipal Law Enforcement Officers conduct regular patrols and thoroughly investigate public reports. Each investigation is taken seriously, involving comprehensive steps such as site inspections, evidence gathering, witness interviews, preparing charges, court proceedings, and more. This rigorous process ensures that when charges are laid, they hold up. Over the past several months, the City has laid over 30 charges for illegal dumping, demonstrating that enforcement is happening and offenders are being held accountable.

Visit LetsTalkPickering.ca/Litter to learn more and explore available resources.



Councillor David Pickles Councillor Lisa Robinson Shaheen Butt

07/23/2025

07/22/2025

Do you own a designated heritage property in Pickering?🏡

You may qualify for a 20% property tax rebate through the City’s new Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program, designed to assist owners with the cost of ongoing maintenance, conservation, and restoration.

Why it matters⬇️

Pickering is home to a variety of unique heritage buildings that tell the story of our community’s roots. This program recognizes the dedication it takes to maintain these properties and offers tangible support to those helping preserve our past for future generations.

By caring for your heritage home, you’re not just maintaining a property - you're promoting Pickering’s unique identity and legacy for the benefit of the entire community.

To qualify, properties must⬇️

✔️ Be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act (Part IV or V)
✔️ Be in good, livable condition
✔️ Be classified as residential and taxable

🗓️ Apply each year by February 28.

Please note: The rebate amount varies depending on your property’s assessed value and the eligible portion of your taxes.

Visit pickering.ca/heritage to learn more and apply.

07/22/2025

2025 Final Property Tax Bill is due on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. 🏠 💲��

If you have not received your Tax Notice, please contact 905.420.4614 or [email protected]�Payments can be made through online banking, telephone banking, in-person banking, or by debit or cheque at City Hall.��

Visit pickering.ca/propertytax to learn more.

07/22/2025

🛍️🧑‍🌾HAPPENING NOW🧑‍🌾🛍️

🗓️Every Tuesday from June 10 to October 7
🕘9 am to 2 pm
📍Northwest parking lot of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (1867 Valley Farm Road)

We have a great line-up of vendors this year, including your returning favourites and exciting new additions.

Explore farm🍅, food🍪, artisan👗, and winery/brewery🍇 vendors.

Visit pickering.ca/FarmersMarket to learn more.

07/18/2025

Headed to the Lake this Weekend? Let Us Drive! 🚌 🏖️

DRT's Route 100 runs every weekend and stat holiday until September 1!
✅ Looping every 20 mins
📍 From Pickering City Centre to the waterfront
🕛 12 pm – 9 pm
💵 Free!
📢 Reminder: Regular DRT fares still apply to all other routes!

Make the most of your summer – skip the parking and ride with us!

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07/18/2025

Please see the joint statement from City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax regarding Elexicon Corporation.

The attached is simply a high level statement to notify the public that the RFP process to explore the potential sale of the Town's interest in Elexicon has officially concluded. No further action is being taken at this time. Unfortunately, information regarding the process is limited due to the confidential and commercially sensitive nature of the discussions and data shared.

To view the full plain text version of the statement, visit ajax.ca/news.

07/18/2025

Join us for the Region of Durham's Emancipation Day Celebration⬇️

🗓️Wednesday, July 30 from 4 to 7 pm
📍Esplanade Park

Enjoy an inspiring evening filled with music, dancing, drumming, interactive activities, food trucks, vendors, and more!

Celebrate freedom. Honour history. Embrace community.

Visit durham.ca/EmancipationDay to learn more.

07/18/2025

We're hiring Specialty Instructors⬇️

⛸️Learn to Skate Instructor
⛸️Learn to Skate Assistant
👩‍🍳Culinary Instructor
🎨Art Instructor
🪴Pottery Instructor
🏀Sport Instructor
🩰Dance Instructor
💻Coding Instructor

Visit pickering.ca/careers to apply (deadline is July 30, 2025).