Join us for a special community event to celebrate our 50th anniversary at Iroquois Park Sports Centre on June 15 2024. This free event features live entertainment, games, and an opportunity to meet and interact with local police officers.
More info: drps.ca/news/community…

Council Meeting - Happening Tonight⬇️

📍Pickering City Hall and virtual via YouTube
⏰7:00 pm
📄View the agenda calendar.pickering.ca/council

Watch the live stream▶️ youtube.com/@citypickering

#LocalGovernment #CommunityEngagement

Thank you for your continued patience as we work to address the ongoing drainage issues at Dunmoore Park.

From May 23 to May 30, the large leash-free area will be fully closed while repair work is completed.

Stay tuned for updates!

#ConversationsInTheCommunity

Be prepared for power outages⬇️

🔦Have flashlights ready to use instead of candles

🔌Turn off electric stove elements and appliances to prevent fires from occurring when power is restored

✔️If using a generator, keep outdoors away from windows and doors

🎨Artfest starts TOMORROW 🎨

🗓️May 25 & May 26
⏰11 am - 5 pm
📍Esplanade Park

Browse over 120 local vendors, enjoy live entertainment on the gazebo stage, and grab a snack at one of the food trucks!

📢NEW THIS YEAR - take part in (or watch) a live painting battle for a

Ontario Power Generation has advised that Pickering Unit 4 is being brought back online following the maintenance outage.

As a result, over the next few days, near-site residents may witness large amounts of steam. This steam is part of the normal shut down and start-up

Strong wind gusts, rain, and hail can cause power outages to occur🌧️🍃 It's important to #BePrepared !

Elexicon Energy is #Pickering 's Electrical Supply Company.

Follow for updates💻 ElexiconEnergy

Outage Map📍 elexiconenergy.com/outages

24-Hour Outage Hotline (report

Looks like #PickeringFire has some new recruits…🐶

Pickering Fire Services was pleased to meet all of the pups at the City’s Petapolooza event. Each pup received their very own firefighter bandana while crews discussed fire safety with community members🚒✅

This Saturday (May 25) from 8 a.m. to noon, pick up your free compost at these #DurhamWaste events:
📅Don Beer Arena (940 Dillingham Road), @CityOfPickering
📅Clarington Operations Depot 42 (178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road), Municipality of Clarington

Learn more durham.ca/WasteEvents.

The City has completed the Pine Creek Erosion Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study to identify erosion-related risks within the study area, and to develop a list of high priority sites in need of rehabilitation.

Visit pickering.ca/PCEA to learn more.

Please see durham.ca/Lyme

Ticks are active in #Durham .

Take precautions to protect yourself, family and pets against tick-borne diseases such as #LymeDisease .

Subscribe to our webpage to learn about:
✅ Tick Identification
✅ Protecting yourself
✅ Who's at risk, & more!

Visit durham.ca/WestNile

Are your pets scared of fireworks? Here are some tips🎇⬇️

✔️Stay indoors (close windows and doors)
✔️Turn on the radio/TV
✔️Place blankets over crates to muffle loud noise
✔️Play to tire them out
✔️Distract your pet with new toys or treats

#PickeringFire reminds residents that open air burning is not permitted in the City of Pickering🚫

🔥no chimineas/bonfires
🪵no wood burning appliances

Fire bowls, fire tables, and barbecues that burn propane are permitted✅

Fireworks can be dangerous and are not permitted on City property⚠️

🎆Only light one firework at a time when flat on the ground – never light a firework in your hand or re-light duds
🎆Have a water supply close by (hose or pails of water)

#PickeringFire

#PickeringFire reminds residents that open air burning is not permitted in the City of Pickering🚫

🔥no chimineas/bonfires
🪵no wood burning appliances

Fire bowls, fire tables, and barbecues that burn propane are permitted✅

Visit pickering.ca/waterfront to learn more.

Summer By-law Enforcement is in effect⬇️

✅Summer enforcement officers are scheduled daily

🪪Waterfront security patrol will be on-site

📽️24/7 security cameras are in place at Beachfront Park & Beachpoint Promenade

Visit pickering.ca/waterfront to learn more.

Pickering’s splash pads are now open for the season - just in time for the long weekend💦

Keep cool at one of three locations⬇️
📍Amberlea Park
📍Beachfront Park
📍Foxtail Green

Visit pickering.ca/splashpads for hours, maps, and more information.

May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.

Today, we recognize the intersectional discrimination that 2SLGBTQIA+ people face, and reaffirm the right to live free from fear, discrimination, and violence.

Let's continue to raise awareness and

Are your pets scared of fireworks? Here are some tips🎇⬇️

✔️Stay indoors (close windows and doors)
✔️Turn on the radio/TV
✔️Place blankets over crates to muffle loud noise
✔️Play to tire them out
✔️Distract your pet with new toys or treats