From Palette to Palate: The Food & Art Café

In recent years, Downtown Whitby has become a home to a vibrant food scene that promises varied culinary experiences with every delicious dish. The Food and Art Café, located at 105 Dundas St. W, is no exception. Celebrating 6 years in business this September, this downtown hotspot is definitely worth a visit.

The Food and Art Café, lovingly known by locals as “The Fart Café”, is the realization of a shared dream for owners Alison and Noel Galvan. With a degree in fine arts, Alison harboured a...

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Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - July 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’m delighted to share that Whitby’s new Community Strategic Plan was approved by Council on June 19. This plan was one of my priorities when I campaigned for mayor and I’m so pleased to see it...

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Whitby Launches New Community Strategic Plan

More than 3,000 people helped shape actions to be prioritized over the next four years.

Whitby − naturally beautiful green spaces, a vibrant waterfront, thriving downtowns, and a safe community − the heart of Durham Region, an exceptional place to live, work, and explore. This is what Whitby residents told us they think Whitby should aspire to be and this is the Community Vision in the Town’s new Community Strategic Plan released today.

The new Plan identifies how Council and Town staff will work...

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Mayor Elizabeth Roy's Statement on Council’s Decision to Terminate the Highway 7/12 EA

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement on Council's decision to terminate the Highway 7/12 EA:

“On June 19, Whitby Council voted to terminate the environmental assessment for the Highway 7/12 alternative route. 

This decision was not made lightly and was the result of concerns about the financial impact of the project on Whitby taxpayers and the environmental impact of a preferred route that would cut through the Oak Ridges Moraine.

I am confident that we can find solutions...

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Whitby Council Highlights - June 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

On June 19, Council endorsed a new four-year Community Strategic Plan, which will provide a shared vision and objectives for how Town Council and staff work together to deliver on community...

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