Good Neighbours

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The Good Neighbour program is an open call for all citizens to nominate a good neighbour whose actions create a vibrant and connected neighbourhood. It is important to recognize the simple acts of human kindness that occur between neighbours, making Pickering a place we are proud to call home.

Who are Good Neighbours?

Good neighbours help to build connections between people and create a sense of community. Good Neighbours can be individuals of any age, couples, or families.

Examples of a Good Neighbour can be:

  • they cut your grass
  • they shovelled the snow from your sidewalk
  • they offered a helping

The Good Neighbour program is an open call for all citizens to nominate a good neighbour whose actions create a vibrant and connected neighbourhood. It is important to recognize the simple acts of human kindness that occur between neighbours, making Pickering a place we are proud to call home.

Who are Good Neighbours?

Good neighbours help to build connections between people and create a sense of community. Good Neighbours can be individuals of any age, couples, or families.

Examples of a Good Neighbour can be:

  • they cut your grass
  • they shovelled the snow from your sidewalk
  • they offered a helping hand when it was needed

Why Recognize a Good Neighbour?

To simply say thank you, and encourage others to lend a helping hand in their neighbourhood. We will feature your story on our facebook page, and send a letter of appreciation from the Mayor and your Ward Councillors.


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    by City of Pickering Customer Care Center, over 1 year ago

    Kester has been nominated for being an outstanding neighbour during the 40 cm Winter Event which occurred on March 3rd and 4th, 2023.

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    Very Helpful Neighbors.

    by santosh_u, over 2 years ago

    Cathy and Don have been very friendly and helpful neighbors.

    they greet us each time we pass by them and not to mention when we needed someone to provide reference for us they both where very helpful. They always are very kind to us.

    I am very happy to call them our neighbor because i am an immigrant to Canada and finding people who are friendly and supportive is very rare. I am glad we made the decision to move to Pickering.

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    Very Helpful Neighbors.

    by santosh_u, over 2 years ago

    Cathy and Don have been very friendly and helpful neighbors.

    they greet us each time we pass by them and not to mention when we needed someone to provide reference for us they both where very helpful. They always are very kind to us.

    I am very happy to call them our neighbor because i am an immigrant to Canada and finding people who are friendly and supportive is very rare. I am glad we made the decision to move to Pickering.

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    by katcheung, over 3 years ago

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