Over 400 Smoke And CO Alarms To Be Distributed In Whitby

Whitby Fire and Emergency Services and Enbridge Gas are joining forces to help reduce fire and carbon monoxide (CO) fatalities through the Safe Community Project Zero initiative. Thanks to a $450,000 investment from Enbridge Gas, Whitby Fire and Emergency Services received 402 alarms for local homes. Over the past 16 years, Safe Community Project Zero has provided Ontario fire departments with more than 101,000 alarms, empowering residents with early warnings to escape fires or CO exposure.

This...

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Peacock Family Promotional’s Legacy: Over Four Decades of Custom Care

Peacock Family Promotional, located at 112 Athol Street in Downtown Whitby, is a family-run business specializing in custom promotional products. Owned by Melissa Peacock, the company offers a wide range of services, including laser engraving, awards, direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, corporate apparel, and team wear. With a strong focus on personalized service, Peacock Family Promotional works closely with clients to meet their branding and marketing needs.

The business started in 1978 when...

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Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - November 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 Statement announcing $5.4 million in funding from Ontario’s Building Faster Fund

I am pleased to announce the Town of Whitby will receive $5.4 million through Ontario’s Building Faster Fund, in recognition of reaching 80 per cent of our annual housing target in 2023.

This funding will help the Town continue investing in infrastructure that enables housing and supports community growth.

Whitby recorded 1,159 new housing units in 2023, representing 88 per cent of the target of 1,320 units assigned by the province.

Housing unit refers to new home construction starts, additional...

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Durham Region Municipalities Raise 4239 Pounds of Food to Fight Local Hunger

The Region of Durham and area municipalities are proud to announce they have collectively raised food and funds equivalent to more than 12,200 meals for those in need, during Hunger Action Month in September.  

Hunger is an important issue that affects residents from across the Region. As Durham Region continues to rapidly grow and food prices increase, more people are experiencing homelessness and/or using food banks and related services than ever before.

Food and monetary donations were made by...

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