Deputy Mayor Kevin Ashe

The Customer Care Centre is an important link that connects members of the public with the Mayor, Members of Council and other municipal departments. If you have questions, concerns or a service request, submit it here http://ow.ly/8QBY50CZyG8

Seniors Centre Without Walls Programs are designed for adults 55+ to help connect with other members of the community and have some fun. All you need is a phone, no internet or computer required. Register for FREE to save your spot! 905-420-4660 ext.2080 or contact [email protected] pickering.ca/adults55plus

Wishing a happy & healthy Orthodox Christmas to all celebrating!

Help #stopthespread of #covid19 by doing your part. Stay home if you are sick or are experiencing any symptoms Wear a mask or face covering Stay 2 metres apart from anyone outside your household... Wash your hands Follow provincial orders and public health guidelines Visit Pickering.ca/covid19

This past December, the City of Pickering presented the 2019 Civic Awards. Now, it’s time to think about your 2020 nominations. Forms can be found online at pickering.ca/civicawards and must be submitted by 4pm on February 11, 2021.

Pickering Fire Services is urging residents to pay special attention to icy regions and frozen bodies of water. During the winter months, lakes and local water...courses may not be completely frozen, making them dangerous for residents to skate, walk, play, or ice fish on. Venturing out even on ice that appears thick is extremely hazardous. Staff will be installing safety signs on City-owned property around Frenchman’s Bay, Amos Ponds, and local stormwater ponds. It’s also important to note, that as part of the Province-wide shutdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the limit for outdoor social gatherings is 10 people, and residents must comply with public health advice on physical distancing. Read more: http://bit.ly/3bqKo52 Visit pickering.ca/icesafety for important ice safety tips.

To learn more about the restrictions and safety measures in place for public health and workplaces, visit Ontario.ca. . . https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-provincewide-shutdown

Visit pickering.ca/COVID19 for the most up-to-date information on Pickering’s response as it relates to City services and facility closures. Connect with Customer Care with any questions Mon Fri from 8:30 am 4:30 pm at 905-683-7575 or [email protected]

The Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex is getting ready to undergo major renovations This will include a complete gut renovation of the existing ma...le and female change rooms for members and non-members, extension of the second floor exercise area and related improvements, upgrades to finishes throughout the ground floor of the lobby and concourse and consolidation of existing service counters into a single point of service. Additional related work such as lifestyle water main replacements and upgrades to building life safety systems have been incorporated for efficiency. Read more in our release: http://bit.ly/2LkjZuO Visit pickering.ca/renovation for details and to view concept designs.

We're ready for the snow and now you can too! 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

Help #stopthespread Visit the City of Pickering COVID-19 response page for the latest information or connect with Customer Care Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) ... 905.683.7575 [email protected] pickering.ca/livechat See more

To everyone who celebrated Diwali yesterday, I hope you are blessed with peace, prosperity, happiness, good health and grand success. Happy Diwali to you and your family!

#DYK the City’s Weekly Community Page is published each Thursday in the Pickering News Advertiser You can even subscribe to receive updates: http://ow.ly/eL9S50CjXDo

Even though program registration is currently unavailable in-person, registration for available programs can be completed online, by mail, fax, or deposited in the 24-hour dropbox. For a full list of closures/cancellations and updates regarding the City's response to COVID-19 visit pickering.ca/COVID19 or check out Recreation Pickering

What do you think about this? The City’s proposed Right of Entry By-law would allow a property owner to seek approval from the City to enter an adjoining property in specific situations where property owners requiring access are unsuccessful at negotiating authorization with their neighbours. http://ow.ly/8sgr50BZVjo

Navigating the world of virtual learning & online classrooms can be challenging. The Pickering Museum Village has revamped some of their favourite programs & are excited to bring you LIVE virtual education programs straight from the log schoolhouse to your classroom (wherever that may be!) Bookings can be made by 905.683.8401 or [email protected]

Today from 2-7pm at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex - East Salon, you can schedule an appointment to donate blood Before you donate: Get a good night's sleep Drink plenty of water Have something salty before you donate... Bring ID To book an appointment call or click the link below. 905-243-4690 or 1-888-2DONATE http://ow.ly/YclS50BWBSx

Want to know what's going on in the community? Check out the City of Pickering's Weekly Community Page From information about your 2020 Final Tax Bill to 2021 Community Grants, you'll always be up to date.

It's Global Handwashing Day! Washing your hands removes dirt, germs and other bacteria that can be spread from one person to another. Today, and everyday, continue to practice good hand hygiene & when washing your hands with soap isn’t possible, an alcohol-based sanitizer can tide you over. Learn more https://globalhandwashing.org/... . . . #GlobalHandwashingDay #StopTheSpread #HandHygineforAll See more

Maintaining a physical distance of 2 metres from people outside your household can help stop the spread of #Covid19. Learn what else you can do https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-stop-spread

A statement from Dave Ryan. Love always conquers hate

Feeling very thankful this year. Wishing you all a safe & healthy Thanksgiving

Today is #WorldMentalHealth Day Let's talk about it and keep the conversation going! Together we can continue to raise awareness & help eliminate the stigma that surrounds mental health. . .... . #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #selfcare See more

School can be stressful. Get 24/7 confidential mental health and addictions support with Good2Talk. There's always someone to listen.

Pickering's new outdoor fitness circuit recently opened up in St. Mary Park Its opening is part of the City’s final Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods program. The circuit has a variety of equipment:... Parallel bars Plyometric boxes Balance plank Knee lift Joint use-station Push up bars Hurdles http://ow.ly/S6gT50BNR7J

The garbage or recycling is the only appropriate place to dispose of any used face masks and other PPE. Please do your part in keeping our community clean #WeAreInThisTogether

The Farmers Market may have finished for the year but that doesn't mean you can't continue to buy local Where are some of your favourite places to shop locally? Tag them here & let's continue supporting our local businesses! . .... . #farmersmarket #pickeringproud #shoplocal #supportlocal See more