New Waste Drop-off Location Opens November 6 (Baldwin Street South)

Site to accept yard waste, garbage, and organics

On Monday, November 6, a new temporary waste drop-off location will open at 9 a.m. at 5015 Baldwin Street South. The site is accessible from Baldwin Street just north of the Groveside Cemetery. The new location replaces the temporary McKinney Centre waste drop-off site, which will close on Sunday, November 12.

The Baldwin Street location will accept yard waste (leaves, branches, pumpkins, etc.), garbage, and organics as part of the Town’s efforts to expand...

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Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - November 2023

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

I want to thank Whitby residents for your patience as we navigate the ongoing strike by CUPE 53 workers. While I am not a member of the Town’s bargaining committee, I continue to urge both sides to get back to...

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What You Need to Know – Town to Expand Services During Continued CUPE Local 53 Strike

The Town of Whitby remains committed to having meaningful discussions and reaching a fair and reasonable agreement with CUPE Local 53 Full-time to end the strike.

While the CUPE strike action continues, the Town is working to expand its service delivery to meet the needs of the community through the continued redeployment of management and non-unionized staff, recall of part-time staff, and use of contracted services. This includes the phased reopening of recreational facilities and yard waste...

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Restriction on Overnight On-Street Parking Starts November 1

The Town of Whitby would like to remind residents that, in addition to the Town’s three-hour on-street parking restriction, the seasonal restriction on all on-street parking between November 1 and April 15 will soon be in effect.

The restriction, which begins this Wednesday, prohibits parking on all municipal roads between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Residents who park on residential streets during the hours of the ban may be issued a parking ticket.

The annual seasonal restriction is in place...

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POSTPONED: Notice of Public Meeting: Proposed Official Plan Amendment

The public meeting to consider a proposed amendment to the Whitby Official Plan (File: OPA-2023-W/01) has been postponed. 

The proposed amendment aims to make minor housekeeping and technical updates to certain sections of the Official Plan and various Secondary Plans of the Town of Whitby. This includes the removal of some Secondary Plans that are no longer necessary, the relocation of certain policies within the plan, and refinement of others to ensure alignment and consistency. This amendment...

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