Quantic Croven: The Whitby Advanced Manufacturing Company Celebrating 70 Years of Innovation

The team at Quantic Croven is celebrating an impressive 70-years of successful operation. Founded in 1954 as W. Gary-Wright Electronics of Canada, the Whitby-based advanced manufacturing company supports mission-critical defense and space programs with cutting-edge frequency control and timing products.

Specifically, the company assembles quartz crystal resonators for radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. Quantic Croven’s precision quartz crystal resonators are world-renowned for...

Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - June 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

 What's happening at Council?

You can check out details of the latest decisions and discussions at Whitby Council in the monthly Council Highlights.

The May Council Highlights include:

• Request for a draft policy on the appointment and...

Council Highlights - May 2024

Council highlights gives an overview of important decisions, discussions, and agenda items from Whitby Council meetings. The goal is to give residents a snapshot of the meetings. More information, including Council meeting minutes, can be found at whitby.ca/CouncilCalendar

Public consultation underway on draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Work is progressing on the Town’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. On May 6, Council received the draft plan for information and directed Town staff to...

Have Your Say: Whitburn Street Speed Humps

In 2022, in response to residents’ requests, a series of eight speed humps were installed along Whitburn Street, between Rossland Road and Jack Miner Public School.

The design of the humps considered industry standards, driveway locations, etc. Spacing of the speed humps is intentional to reduce travel speeds and limit drivers’ ability to speed up between the speed humps.

Since the installation of these speed humps, some residents have requested the removal of some or all of the speed humps.

Have...

Top Ten Things To Do in Whitby This June 2024

June is one of our favourite months at the Town. It marks and celebrates Pride Month, Bike Month, Recreation and Parks Month, Seniors Month, National Indigenous History Month, Bike Month, Local Food Week – and the start of summer!

There are many ways to recognize these important awareness days and get involved:

1. Visit ‘Play In Whitby’ Day

Join us on Saturday, June 8th to kick off Recreation and Parks Month with a fun-filled 'Play In Whitby' Day at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre (500 Victoria St...