Whitby Council Highlights - December 2023

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

Nova’s Ark requests bylaw exemption, discussion to continue in January

At the Dec. 11 Committee of the Whole meeting, several delegations were heard related to a request from Nova’s Ark for an exemption from the Town of...

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Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Urges Residents To Practice Safe Cooking After Multiple Fires

Today, Whitby Fire and Emergency Services (WFES) is launching its 12 Days of Holiday Safety campaign and reminding residents to practice safe cooking this holiday season. Since September 1, WFES has responded to 13 fires directly connected to cooking.

Cooking-related fires are one of the leading causes of house fires within Ontario, including the Town of Whitby. As such, WFES is emphasizing the importance of safe cooking practices to prevent fires in the home. Statistics reveal that a significant...

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Whitby Animal Services Reunites A Lost Cat With Its Owner After Six Years

Whitby Animal Services Officers care for a variety of animals, including kittens.

“The best thing about my job is coming to work every day experiencing new things and dealing with all kinds of animals that need our help. We all come together with the resources needed to ensure every animal we come by has the best chance at life, and that is what fills the heart. Seeing everyone in the animal community pull together when an animal is in need – whether it be our Agency, Wildlife Rehabilitation...

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Whitby Releases 2024 Budget Outlook and Target Report

Last night, Whitby continued its 2024 budget planning process with the release of its 2024 budget outlook and target report.

During the Council meeting, Town staff presented Council with a recommended budget target of 6.5 per cent budget increase or an estimated 2.3 per cent residential tax bill increase for Town services. Whitby Town Council provided direction to staff to prepare the 2024 budget with a 5 per cent budget increase.  A 5 per cent budget increase equates to a 1.8 per cent tax bill...

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