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Spring 2017
City of Pickering
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Request a Congratulatory Certificate from the Mayor 
Whether it's a birthday, an anniversary, or the birth of a baby born this year, apply to receive a special congratulatory certificate from Mayor Ryan, on behalf of the City of Pickering and its Members of Council.
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Be #PickeringProud
Do your part to keep your neighbourhood clean, beautiful, and safe
Litter and illegal dumping affects us all - if you see it, you can report it using our app, Pingstreet, or simply call our Customer Care Centre at 905.683.7575.
With the warmer weather approaching, it's easier than ever to take action! Why not host a Pitch-in Party? Gather your family, friends, or neighbours, and clean up a space in need. We'll provide the bags and gloves, and pick up any waste collected. Visit pickering.ca for details.
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Pickering 101 - Your City. Right Now.
28 Pickering residents are currently completing the second annual, 'Pickering 101 - Your City. Right Now.,' a free, 8-class course designed to help the public understand how its local government works.
The course is delivered through weekly, two-hour classes by City staff, who teach participants what is involved in the planning and delivery of the
services, events, and programs
that touch their everyday lives, and how they can impact change and improvements to these services.
Classes cover a variety of topics, including the history of Pickering, future City planning and development, a meet and greet with the Mayor and Members of Council, and more.
We wish this year's Pickering 101 students all the best!
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Pickering City Hall -
27 years later, and it's time for a refresh!
Pickering City Hall will be undergoing a transformation to its main level, starting this summer.
The enhancements will include improvements to barrier-free access to the Council Chambers and main floor service counters of City Hall, as well as expanded programmable space connecting the Council Chambers and main lobby.
Other changes include an accessible washroom and improved security controls.
While we understand that this may cause some inconvenience, arrangements are underway to ensure City services continue to operate as efficiently as possible. Committee and Council meetings will be relocated to the Pickering Recreation Complex to accommodate the Council Chamber upgrades, which are anticipated to be complete by the end of the year.
Stay tuned for additional updates.
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Pickering awards $10,000 prize as part of its Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods Program
The Altona Forest Stewardship Committee
, a group of over 100 people who work to
protect the ecological integrity of the Altona Forest
, was awarded the opportunity to work with the City on a community enhancement project, valued up to $10,000.
Past program winners have collaborated with staff to create beautiful, educational, and environmentally significant spaces within the City.
The award-winning program challenges neighbourhood groups to complete activities that make Pickering a better place environmentally, socially, and economically.
Visit pickering.ca/CSN to get involved in the 2017 Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods program.
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Celebrate Earth Month!
Spring is a great time to remind the community about how important it is for all of us to protect our planet.
From mid-April to mid-May, we'll be hosting a number of family-fun activities and events in celebration of Earth Month. Visit
pickering.ca
to find out more.
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Important fire safety reminders
Recently, three Pickering residents were sent to hospital and treated for smoke inhalation following a cooking fire. Luckily, working smoke alarms provided early warning on fire conditions
, but unfortunately the residents inhaled smoke after re-entering the home in an attempt to extinguish the fire and look for the family cat.
 Pickering Fire Services reminds you that once someone has escaped a burning building, they should never re-enter for any reason.
Just as important as having working smoke alarms, is making sure everyone in your home knows how to escape before a fire occurs.
Did you know that cooking is the number one cause
of residential fires?
Prevent a tragedy at home and always stay in the kitchen and look while you cook, especially if using oil or high temperatures.
- When cooking, ensure you have the proper fitting lid readily available for the pot/pan you are using.
- If the contents of the pot/pan you are using catch fire, slide the lid over it.
- Sliding the proper fitting lid over the pot/pan will smother the fire by removing the oxygen.
- Turn off the stove, and do not attempt to move the pot or pan to another burner or outside, as it may lead to burn injuries.
- Finally, call 911 to report all fire incidents.
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Responsible pet ownership
Although the City of Pickering has declared the month of May, 'Responsible Pet Ownership Month,' staff remind you that looking after a pet is a great privilege and responsibility, year round.
Some of the month's highlights include:
Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Saturday, May 6th
12 pm to 4 pm
Pickering Recreation Complex - 1867 Valley Farm Road, O'Brien Room
Saturday, May 13th (during Petapolooza)
12 pm to 4 pm
Pickering Leash Free Area - Grand Valley Park (Concession 3, west of Valley Farm Rd.)
$20 for each shot (cash payment only)
Please bring pets in a carrier or on a leash.
6th Annual Petapolooza - Pickering's Pet Trade Show
Saturday, May 13th
10 am to 4 pm
Pickering Leash Free Area - Grand Valley Park (Concession 3, west of Valley Farm Rd.)
Seminar - Wildlife and how to keep them out of our homes
Wednesday, May 17th
6:30 pm
Pickering City Hall, Council Chambers - One The Esplanade
Visit pickering.ca/RPO for more events, and further details on being a responsible pet owner.
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