Mayor Roy's Statement on Vandalism at Whitby Central Library

I am deeply troubled and saddened to learn that an act of antisemitic vandalism occurred at the Whitby Central Library last week, where several swastikas were carved into the wall of one of the washrooms.

Library staff responded immediately by covering the graffiti and calling police, who responded to the scene.

“Such hateful symbols have no place in our community, especially not in a library, which should be a safe and welcoming space for all,” says Rhonda Jessup, CEO and Chief Librarian.

This...

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Giving New Life to Used Natural Christmas Trees

UPDATED - The Town of Whitby is proud to partner with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) to give new life to used natural Christmas trees. Trees collected by the Town are being delivered to CLOCA to help stabilize stream banks, control erosion, collect sediment, and more. Learn more from our Waste Services Coordinator Sean Mensour live from the site.

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Help Shape Public Art on Thickson Road

New public art is coming to Thickson Road, between Dundas Street and Nichol Avenue. Three art design proposals have been shortlisted by a jury for community input - and we want to know what you think! 

This new public art is an integral part of a broader, Council-approved placemaking initiative to beautify the area and strengthen the identity of this key gateway into Whitby. A variety of commercial establishments, including the Whitby Mall, restaurants, fast-food outlets, grocery stores, retail...

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Advocating For Local Priorities as Growth Continues

Homelessness, healthcare, housing, and addressing the funding gap are Whitby’s focus for 2025

Whitby is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada. Due to this significant growth and limited financial resources being left to the local level of government, municipalities like Whitby are facing several challenges. These include issues like homelessness, healthcare, housing, and a funding gap to support resident’s quality of life.

With provincial and federal elections anticipated this year,...

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Advocating For Our Town

Whitby is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada. We know that solutions to some of the biggest challenges communities face today can be found locally. But it takes all levels of government – municipal, provincial, and federal – working together & sharing costs to support solutions that will improve our resident’s quality of life.

Our population is expected to increase from 140,000 to 190,000 by 2031. Hyper-growth municipalities like ours are facing several key issues, largely due to...

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