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...

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...

Cash-back incentives available for Durham Greener Homes Participants

The Region’s Durham Greener Homes Program continues to grow, making it easier and more affordable for Durham residents to enjoy an energy efficient, comfortable, and climate friendly home. Today the Region is announcing incentives for deep energy retrofits available to all Durham residents. The Durham Greener Homes deep retrofit incentive provides eligible residents with up to a $5,000 rebate towards the cost of reducing their home’s energy use. This incentive is up to $10,000 for Whitby...

A Shift in Efficiency: The Rise of ShiftLink

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...

Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - May 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 April Council Highlights include:

• New traffic calming measures approved for Port...