Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - September 2024

Hello Whitby! My monthly newsletter keeps residents informed about what’s happening in our town and encourages engagement and communication. I’m always open to hearing your feedback! Email mayor@whitby.ca or call 905-430-4300 ext. 2203 to connect with me.

--Elizabeth Roy

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Mayor Roy's August 16 statement on Audmax's changed plans to open a halfway house on Lupin Drive

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy issued the following statement on August 16, 2024 in response to a company called Audmax's changed plans to open a halfway house on Lupin Drive:

As part of my commitment to keeping residents informed, I wanted to share that we have just been advised that Audmax will not be proceeding with their proposed halfway house on Lupin Drive in Whitby. Correctional Service of Canada has been advised the same. I thank our community members for their patience as we worked to get...

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Waterfront Trail Closure from Forbes Street to Boundary Road Begins September 3

Whitby, August 13, 2024 – Residents are advised of an upcoming multi-month closure to the Whitby Waterfront Trail between Forbes Street and Boundary Road (Intrepid Park).

Effective Tuesday, September 3 the trail will close to the public so it can be widened. Additionally, a new pedestrian bridge and boardwalk will be installed.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. It was made possible by a $2.6 million Active Transportation Grant.

The closure is expected to be in place until...

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Mayor Roy's Statement on Park Vandalism

Durham Regional Police Service is investigating a serious incident of antisemitic vandalism at Prince of Wales Park in Whitby.

On behalf of Whitby Council, I condemn this act of hate in the strongest possible terms.

The Town of Whitby embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to make our town a place where everyone feels a sense of belonging and safety.

This incident is an attack on the values that define us as a community and will not be tolerated.

Town of Whitby staff have been...

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Whitby Chief Administrative Officer Matt Gaskell's Statement on Proposed Lupin Drive Halfway House

Chief Administrative Officer Matt Gaskell has released the following statement in response to a second communication that was sent to residents of Lupin Drive by a company called Audmax regarding their proposed halfway house:

In follow up to a statement issued last week by Mayor Roy, it’s come to my attention that Audmax has notified some residents that they have concluded their required community engagement on their proposed halfway house on Lupin Drive (see quote below).

“Our community...

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