How To Register For Town Summer Camps

Are your kids looking for something fun to do this summer? It’s never too early to start planning. The Town offers a wide variety of recreation programs and summer camps.

Check out all of the camps on ACTIVE Net, and add them to your Wish List now to get ready for the start of Summer Camp registration on Wed. March 26 - 9am for Whitby residents and Wed. April 2 - 9am for Non-residents.

1. Visit whitby.ca/Active.
2. Click the “Register Online”...

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Whitby Ends Use of Social Media Platform X

The Town of Whitby has officially discontinued the use of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) due to growing concerns about the platform’s accountability, direction, and viability as a trusted space for public communication.

X is increasingly being used to spread harmful misinformation and at times discriminatory beliefs. The nature of this content does not align with the Town’s core values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and engagement.

Despite this change, the Town remains...

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Town Invites Local Community and Non-Profit Organizations To Apply For Grants Of Up To $25K In 2025

Whitby is inviting local community and non-profit organizations that help make the Town vibrant and inclusive to apply to the Mayor’s Community Development Fund (MCDF). 

The application deadline for the Mayor and Council’s Golf Tournament and Mayor’s Gala Lead Grant (up to $25,000) is March 31, 2025. Additional community grants of up to $5,000 are available through the Mayor's Community Development Fund and can be applied for throughout the year and are awarded monthly. The Performing Arts...

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Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy's Statement on the Implementation of Tariffs on Canadian Goods

I am deeply concerned by President Donald Trump’s confirmation that, effective today, the United States will impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods. These tariffs pose a direct threat to our local economy, impacting key sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, and agriculture.

The Town of Whitby is working closely with the Region of Durham, municipalities across the province, and industry leaders to assess the local impact of tariffs and advocate for our community. Our initiatives...

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Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - March 2025

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

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