Town Facilities to Potentially Close Due to Possible Labour Disruption

The Town continues to be committed to achieving a fair and reasonable agreement that balances the needs of our workforce and Whitby residents. However, after numerous days of bargaining, the Town and CUPE Local 53 Full-time (the union representing the Town’s inside and outside workers) are in a legal strike position as of 12:01 a.m. this Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Negotiations continued Wednesday and Thursday, and the Town has made numerous modifications to its proposal to address CUPE’s...

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Enjoy The Long Weekend At West Whitby's Three Newest Parks - Designed Based On Community Feedback

Whitby residents see local parks, green spaces, and trails as one of the most important things that make the town unique (source: Community Strategic Plan engagement). The town currently has 128 parks and 94 unique playgrounds for residents of all ages and abilities to enjoy – and is now adding more parks to the list for residents of all ages and abilities to enjoy!

Looking for a fun way to spend this long weekend? Look no further than West Whitby's three newest parks! Take a look:

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Postponed - October 10 Special Council Meeting on 1635 Dundas

The Town of Whitby will reschedule the October 10 Special Council Meeting to allow additional time to negotiate an agreement with the Region for the operation of the Region’s 1635 Dundas project. A new date will be shared as soon as possible.

The direction to negotiate an agreement with the Region was given by the Town of Whitby Council at its September 25 Committee of the Whole meeting.  The proposed agreement will create a framework for how the Region will work in good faith with the Town and...

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Potential Labour Disruption Notice

Labour negotiations have been ongoing between the Town of Whitby and CUPE Local 53 Full-time since March 2023. After thirteen (13) days of collective bargaining, including four (4) days with a provincially appointed Conciliation Officer, the parties are in a legal strike or lockout position as of 12:01 am on October 14, 2023.

Most recently, the Town has modified its proposal to ensure there is minimal change for current employees and provide needed flexibility required to respond to changing...

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Whitby Council Highlights - October 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 Update on Region of Durham's 1635 Dundas project

On Sept. 25, Council’s Committee of the Whole voted to defer a motion to introduce an Interim Control By-law for new low-barrier shelters and/or transitional housing, until Oct. 30...

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