As part of the City of Pickering’s ‘Toys 4 Tickets and Food 4 Fines’ holiday program, most parking tickets issued from December 1 to December 20 may be paid via a donation of food or toys, in lieu of the fine.
All donations will go towards the Durham Regional Police Food & Toy Drive and Pickering Fire Services Food & Toy Drive. Since the program’s inception in 2009, over $10,000 in toys and food have been collected, said a city announcement.
“All toy donations must be new and unwrapped, and all food donations must be non-perishable. The value of the toys or food must be equal to, or greater than, the specified fine on the ticket. As such, receipts are required for all donations being made in lieu of a fine. Please note that tickets issued for illegal parking in accessible spaces are not eligible for the program. Donations unrelated to tickets are gladly accepted,” it added.
Donations will be accepted from December 1 to December 20, between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, on the second floor of Pickering City Hall, located at One The Esplanade.
Public Skating Cancellation
Public skating at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex’ O’Brien Arena is cancelled on
Saturday, December 7, 2019 due to Pickering Hockey Association’s tournament.
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