Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 05:08 AM
Hospital community campaign transitions to next phase
Today, the Town of Whitby announced next steps in the community advocacy campaign to bring a new hospital to Durham and care closer to home for residents.
Over the past eight weeks, almost 4,000 people have supported the campaign by signing a call-to-action letter or sharing a personal story about why a new hospital matters to them. As a next step, the Town will be papering municipal facilities with orange hearts, with each heart representing a...
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 08:40 AM
Mayor Elizabeth Roy has released the following statement on the Province’s 2024 Budget.
The 2024 Ontario Budget released on March 26 is now the third consecutive provincial budget to be tabled without funding for an urgently needed new hospital in Durham Region.
This is unacceptable, especially considering Premier Doug Ford’s statement made Feb. 15 that “there’s going to be a Whitby hospital” and noting that a planning grant would be issued “very shortly.”
I remain hopeful that this funding will be...
Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2024 02:58 AM
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Four weeks into the eight-week campaign, thousands of people have signed the Town’s call-to-action letter or shared a personal story about why a new hospital matters to them.
Today marks the halfway point of the eight-week community advocacy campaign launched on Feb. 7, focused on the urgent need for a new hospital in Durham Region.
Over the first four weeks, we have seen a phenomenal response from the community with...
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2024 07:06 AM
In the lead up to Mother's Day this weekend, we have exciting news from Town Hall! 'Whitley' the mother goose who chose Town Hall as her nesting location hatched what appears to be five new goslings around 6 a.m. this morning.
The Town is now in the process of contacting the Whitby prize pack winners who correctly guessed today as the due date. Thank you to the more than 200 people who took part in the contest.
The Town wants to ensure the mama and her babies stay safe, so asks residents to:
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2024 12:30 AM
At 1855 Whitby, a revolution in shift management is taking place, all thanks to ShiftLink. Founded by Julie Adams and her business partner, Richard Bicknell, ShiftLink has reshaped how healthcare and social services organizations handle shift management.
The inception of ShiftLink dates back to 2017 when Julie, a seasoned healthcare leader with 15 years of experience, reached a tipping point with the cumbersome nature of shift management. Frustration turned into determination, and alongside her...
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