Whitby Council Highlights - January 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

First annual progress report on Community Strategic Plan

On Jan. 29, Council received the first annual progress report on Whitby’s new Community Strategic Plan. Endorsed by Council June 2023, the plan provides a roadmap for how...

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Upcoming Road Closure To Replace White Bridge

The Town is replacing White Bridge on Columbus Road west of Country Lane. The 94-year-old structure is being replaced as it has reached the end of its service life.

Construction is expected to be completed in two stages:

1. Tree removals to facilitate bridge construction – tentatively scheduled for January 29 to March 23, 2024.
2. Bridge removal and reconstruction – the existing bridge will be removed and a new bridge will be constructed. Work is anticipated to commence in spring/summer of 2024 and last...

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Whitby Receives Almost $25 Million in Federal Funding to Accelerate Housing Development

Today, the Government of Canada and the Town of Whitby announced that they reached an agreement to fast track the development of more housing units in the community. Read the Government of Canada’s media release.

The Town of Whitby has been allotted $24.9 million in funding through the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). This funding will support the creation of 656 additional housing units in Whitby, while creating and supporting long-term systemic...

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Mayor Elizabeth Roy’s statement on Nova’s Ark

I’m pleased that Nova’s Ark has formally withdrawn a request for exemption from the Town of Whitby’s Prohibited and Regulated Animals Bylaw.

Nova’s Ark is a registered charity based in Whitby that provides programs for people of all abilities, including animal-assisted therapy.

A May 2023 inventory provided by Nova’s Ark lists 355 animals on site, 74 of which violate the Town’s bylaw, including wolves, pythons, a lynx, serval, and bobcat.

Nova’s Ark has indicated the prohibited animals will be...

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Simplifying Real Estate: Inside LaframboiseMortgage.ca

In today's housing market, being well-informed and prepared is crucial for buyers to be successful. Purchasing real estate can often feel overwhelming and complex, which is why Denise Laframboise founded LaframboiseMortgage.ca, a client-focused mortgage brokerage geared towards simplifying the home-buying experience.

Realizing that customers deserved a mortgage advisor committed to assisting them in making educated decisions and saving money, Denise decided to enter the mortgage sector to meet...

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