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#BernieSanders was spotted waiting for the Pickering Public Library to open this morning so he could get his #CurbsideService order Don't worry, the mittens kept him warm Visit pickeringlibrary.ca for our hours of operation and to explore our Digital Library! #BernieSandersMittens

Looking for information on emergency shelters in #DurhamRegion? Visit bit.ly/2z9YJPM for details.

New stop sign ahead This week, the City installed a new all-way stop sign at the intersection of Pickering Parkway and Glenanna Road. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season provides many distractions please stay alert and keep road and pedestrian safety top of mind.

A friendly reminder that vehicles parked on the road during snow clearing operations are subject to being ticketed and/or towed.

Thank you to Kelly here on Facebook for sharing this beautiful winter wonderland snap with us! Have you taken a winter stroll in #Pickering? Share your photos with us on Instagram using the hashtag #PickeringProud or leave them in the comments for the chance to be featured next on our feed

The City of Pickering wishes you a safe and happy holiday season! Remember, we must all do our part to help keep everyone safe. The safest way to celebrate with loved ones outside of your household is to gather virtually Visit pickering.ca/COVID19 for details.

Did you know that your ears, nose, fingers, and toes lose heat the fastest? #BePrepared for cold weather and bundle up when going outside Visit http://pickering.ca/beprepared

It's Day 12 of #PickeringFire's #12DaysOfHolidaySafety Alcohol and fire don’t mix Many fire deaths are caused by people attempting to cook or smoke while drinking. Stay safe and have a happy holiday!

Watch #Pickering’s very own Shawn Mendes, or as Drake calls him, the #PickeringGod, teach you Canadian slang as he reminisces about times spent at #PickeringMuseumVillage, #PickeringTownCentre, and more. We are #PickeringProud and happy to have you back home for the holidays! https://bit.ly/37fEOzO

Taking care of your #physical and #mentalhealth matters A friendly reminder that you are permitted to exercise outdoors during the province’s stay-at-home order. Go for a winter jog, walk your dog or take a light stroll and admire the scenery Please remember to follow all public health guidelines.... Visit https://bit.ly/3oQnOXn to learn more.

FreeTeen Stuff is hosting an Online Teen Art Show 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded! Visit http://ow.ly/UWgn50C5nPR for details.

Wanted: Coordinator, Records & Elections - $67,631.20 Apply by January 8, 2021 https://bit.ly/2WgyMZs

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The City has proposed a Right of Entry By-law that would allow a property owner to seek approval from the City to enter an adjoining property under special circumstances Visit http://pickering.ca/RightofEntry to learn more. Have your say! Complete our survey: https://bit.ly/34eAVty

Pickering Public Library offers #curbsideservice at all three locations And remember, our #digitallibrary is available 24/7 online Visit https://pickeringlibrary.ca

As part of a process of identifying critical issues related to racial discrimination and institutional racism in our community, we invite you to complete our #AntiBlackRacism Survey: https://bit.ly/3kMCdkH Please complete the survey by December 20. The results will be used to form a future report to Council. Visit pickering.ca/antiblackracism for more details on this survey, recruitment for our #Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce, and Anti-Black Racism actions.

#PickeringFire brings you #12DaysOfHolidaySafety Day 1: Water fresh cut trees daily & keep away from all sources of heat (cut trees can drink 4 litres of water per day). Day 2: Inspect decorative lights. If they are frayed or have worn wiring - replace them... Day 3: Have working smoke alarms on every storey & outside sleeping areas Stay tuned for tomorrow's #firesafety tip!

Repost @ONfinance twitter: If your small business is affected by the Provincewide Shutdown effective December 26, you could be eligible for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. Find out more: Ontario.ca/COVIDsupport

Disposing of your masks, gloves or wipes? Grocery store parking lots, sidewalks and parks are NOT the places to do it Place your items in the garbage and ensure they are bagged and securely tied for regular waste pickup #ThinkBeforeYouThrow

Pickering plows have hit the streets & residents can track the snow clearing process with our Interactive Winter Operations Map Our Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Snow Clearing Program has also been activated Visit http://pickering.ca/snowclearing to learn more and subscribe for updates! #PickeringWinterOps

Council Meeting - Happening Tonight 7:00 pm View the agenda https://bit.ly/3qVeEKE... Watch the live stream http://bit.ly/2LWxXzZ #LocalGovernment #CommunityEngagement

The Service & Support Animals Initiative is looking for feedback on the challenges and barriers experienced with service and support animals in the community. Your feedback will help: Discover challenges faced by Ontario businesses, services, municipalities, and other organizations... Identify barriers to public access for service & support animal users Generate solutions that help all stakeholders Compete the survey: https://bit.ly/3a3SRdU Visit https://bit.ly/3ncwIgT for more information.

We encourage our residents to show their support for small businesses by shopping and dining local! If you own a business in the City of Pickering and would like to be featured in our #SupportPickering campaign, please contact our Economic Development Office at 905.420.4625 #InvestPickering

TEST: #DurhamRegion's Emergency Management Office is testing the nuclear public alert system today (November 23) and tomorrow (November 24). Today's test is for landline phones within 10 km of the nuclear generating stations in Municipality of Clarington (also Oshawa and Ajax) and City of Pickering. If you get the test call, you will hear a pre-recorded message that explains the test. #AlertReady cell phone alerts will be tested by the Province of Ontario on November 25 a...nd won't be part of today's test. Learn more: durham.ca/NuclearPreparedness. #ReadyDurhamON See more

Durham Region is now in Orange - Restrict under the Province of Ontario's Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. Visit https://bit.ly/38Si9Ld for details.

A reminder that this morning, #DurhamRegion's Emergency Management Office is TESTING the nuclear public alert system. Outdoor sirens will sound for up to one minute within three km of the nuclear generating stations in the Municipality of Clarington and City of Pickering Visit durham.ca/NuclearPreparedness #ReadyDurhamON

Pickering plows are ready to hit the streets, and residents will be able to track the snow clearing process with our Interactive Winter Operations Map Visit pickering.ca/snowclearing for winter reminders, snow safety tips, order of operations, and to subscribe for updates! #PickeringWinterOps #WinterOperations

Join the Regional Municipality of Durham at the upcoming blue box and green bin exchange event happening in Pickering on Saturday, October 24 from 9 am - 1 pm at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex! Visit bit.ly/33Zpc1W for details.

An important reminder from Regional Municipality of Durham: If you live, work, play, or go to school within 10 km of the nuclear stations in Municipality of Clarington or City of Pickering, there are some things you need to know about our upcoming public alert system test from November 23 25: durham.ca/NuclearPreparedness. #ReadyDurhamON

Council Meeting - Happening Tonight 7 pm View the agenda https://bit.ly/3fswAa4... Watch the live stream http://bit.ly/2LWxXzZ #LocalGovernment #CommunityEngagement

From Durham Region Health Department: Has COVID-19 had an impact on your life and health? We want to hear from you. If you are 18+, take our new Durham Region COVID-19 Health Survey today. The survey takes approximately 30 mins. Visit www.durham.ca/covidsurvey

Pickering Fire Services is accepting contactless donations until December 20 Donate at one of our outdoor drop-off bins Station #5, Headquarters - 1616 Bayly Street... Station #2 - 553 Kingston Road Station #6 - 1115 Finch Avenue Station #4 - 4941 Old Brock Road See more

From Regional Municipality of Durham: Regional Chair John Henry and #DurhamRegion Mayors from all eight municipalities thank our community during the second wave of #COVID19. We're all in this together. We can all do our part to help #StoptheSpread. Together, we remain #DurhamStrong. bit.ly/3lNxf80

The Ontario government announced that municipalities within Durham Region, including the City of Pickering, can move into Stage 3 of the provincial reopening as of Friday, July 24, 2020. Learn more in today's release: https://bit.ly/2OPi7Zn Please visit pickering.ca/COVID19 for the most up-to-date information on Pickering’s reopening plan and response.

View this week's Community Page to catch up on #COVID19 Response Public Meetings Pickering's #AntiBlackRacism Taskforce... Online Holiday Celebrations Sign By-law Review Subscribe to receive updates: http://bit.ly/2Lr71qo

Disposing of your masks, gloves, wipes? Grocery store parking lots, sidewalks and parks are NOT the places to do it Place your items in the garbage and ensure they are bagged and securely tied for regular waste pickup

Pickering Public Library is giving away a prize 1. Listen to Pickering Public Library's new podcast (the first episode is all about pets) https://bit.ly/34DO9is 2. Complete their survey by tomorrow https://bit.ly/36Noir9... Once you complete the survey, you will be entered into the raffle for your chance to win!

An important #PedestrianSafetyMonth reminder from Durham Regional Police Service.

Each year the City of Pickering accepts grant applications from local non-profit community organizations. Visit http://pickering.ca/communitygrants to review the Guidelines and Community Grant Policy for eligibility criteria and other application details

The City of Pickering is conducting a ward boundary review to ensure residents receive fair representation at their local council table. Have your say at one of our Virtual Open Houses October 7: 2 pm & 7 pm October 15: 2 pm & 7 pm ... Watch our video to learn more about the ward boundary review process: https://bit.ly/2GrY1mU Visit pickering.ca/WBR for details.

Pickering Public Library is getting a new website! Preview it now and give your feedback: https://bit.ly/30jFLTO

View this week's Community Page to catch up on Upcoming Public Meetings 2020 Final Property Tax Bill Electronic Open House Notices... 2021 Community Grants Subscribe to receive email updates: http://bit.ly/2Lr71qo

The City is conducting a #WardBoundaryReview to ensure residents receive fair representation at their local council table. Have your say at our Virtual Open House tomorrow at 2 pm & 7 pm Provide your feedback by completing our survey https://bit.ly/30IoV1a... Visit http://pickering.ca/wbr to learn more.

#OrangeShirtDay raises awareness for Indigenous children and families who were affected by the residential school system. Today, we come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation flag will be displayed at City Hall until October 7 to recognize Orange Shirt Day. Visit orangeshirtday.org to learn more #EveryChildMatters

Meet Aspen This sweet 4-year-old girl arrived at the Pickering Animal Shelter as a stray. Aspen is a happy, friendly dog who is always up for a walk or game of fetch She is a strong girl (over 80lbs) and will do best with owners that are comfortable with large dogs. She will also require a home that has a large fenced in yard to let her run, explore, and drool... she loves to drool... Aspen has been spayed, microchipped, and is up-to-date on all vaccinations. Visit pickering.ca/petadoption to learn more about Aspen, or to fill out an online application to meet her.

Planning on attending our Farmers' Market today? Pick up a free shrub between 9 am 2 pm (while supplies last) Don't forget to share photos of your Farmers' Market finds in the comments Visit pickering.ca/farmersmarket

Available by reservation at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Health Club (Cardio Rooms/Weight Room/55+ Workout Area) Fitness Classes Swimming... Squash & Racquetball Courts Tennis Courts Visit pickering.ca/fit for details!

#WearAMask , practise #PhysicalDistancing and #WashYourHands . Listen to our medical experts and #StopTheSpread of #COVID19. #DurhamStrong

Register for our "Gardening for Birds, Butterflies & Beyond" webinar happening tomorrow from 6:308 pm. Learn how to attract native pollinators, such as Monarch Butterflies & Ruby-throated Hummingbirds with beautiful landscape features Register: https://bit.ly/3iVV1O5

Don't run on red. An important reminder from the Region of Durham - please note the Pickering locations.

Please read Mayor Ryan's Statement:

Available for reservation at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Health Club (Cardio Rooms/Weight Room/55+ Workout Area) Fitness Classes Swimming... Squash & Racquetball Courts Tennis Courts (Reopening October 5) Pickering continues with the safe reopening of City services and programs. Masks are required when entering and walking within the building, but must be removed for showering and swimming. Please be respectful of staff and other members by following physical distancing guidelines. Visit pickering.ca/fit for details!

Help us help our community PAC4Teens is collecting non-perishable food items to help our local food bank! You can drop donations off at East Shore Community Centre (outside - back door) or George Ashe Library & Community Centre (outside - front door).

Today is the last day of the 2020 Pickering Farmers’ Market season! Join us from 9 am - 2 pm to shop fresh produce, baked goods, meats, and more Share photos of your Farmers' Market finds with us in the comments... Visit pickering.ca/farmersmarket for details.

A reminder from Regional Municipality of Durham: Starting this week until December 11, leaf and yard waste will be collected weekly (on regular collection days) for City of Pickering residents. https://bit.ly/3c1gbIa #DurhamWaste

Wanted: Project Manager, Development Approvals ($88,462.08). Apply by October 16, 2020 https://bit.ly/3kFhcZe

The City of Pickering is conducting a ward boundary review to ensure that residents receive fair representation at their local council table. Have your say at one of our Virtual Open Houses October 7: 2 pm & 7 pm October 15: 2 pm & 7 pm... Visit pickering.ca/WBR to learn more. Interested in finding out how much you really know about Pickering? Test your knowledge with our brainteaser https://bit.ly/2Ho969n

Moving? Bring your blue boxes and green bins with you. If you need new #DurhamRegion waste bins, we deliver them for free! Fill out our New Resident Diversion Kit form at durham.ca/WasteBins. #DurhamWaste

#VirtualPetapoloozaHighlight Introducing Marilyn's Pet Portraits - one of our Virtual Petapolooza exhibitors! Marilyn creates beautiful drawings and paintings, and does incredible pet portraits. Check out the three samples below or visit https://bit.ly/3cwVlRc to see more/get one of your own!... Visit pickering.ca/petapolooza for a full list of exhibitors, educational videos, and activities. See more

View this week's Community Page to catch up on #COVID19 Response Public Meetings Farmers' Market... Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce Thanksgiving Hours of Operation Ward Boundary Review Snow Clearing Program Subscribe for updates: http://bit.ly/2Lr71qo

Don’t miss your chance to join Synchronicity, City of Pickering’s dance team! Contact Amanda Rose at [email protected] or 905.420.4660 ext. 2080 to reserve your spot today

With #COVID19 case counts back on the rise, it’s more important than ever to follow public health advice to help #StopTheSpread: Practise physical distan...cing Wear a mask Wash your hands Keep your social circle safe Learn more: durham.ca/NovelCoronavirus. #DurhamStrong

Yesterday, the City partnered with Canada Bread Company Ltd. to plant 200 pollinator-friendly plants in Ernie L. Stroud Park, as well as to tag and release Monarch butterflies that were reared in an educational exhibit at the Pickering Central Library #PickeringProud Read more in today’s release: https://bit.ly/3iU3QYF