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- ↑ Todd, George T. (1954). By-Laws of the Corporation of the Township of Pickering. Township of Pickering.
- ↑ Farewell, J.E. (1907). County of Ontario : short notes as to the early settlement and progress of the county and brief references to the pioneers and some Ontario County men who have taken a prominent part in provincial and dominion affairs. Whitby : Gazette-Chronicle Press.
- ↑ Kristen Calis, "Kevin Ashe elected new mayor of Pickering". DurhamRegion.com, October 24, 2022.
- ↑ Reeve and Council Years (1959-1976). Township of Pickering. 1976.