Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - October 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

You might have noticed the new #DurhamHealthMatters hashtag appearing on social media in recent weeks.

As the Province mandates growth, the need for additional healthcare infrastructure, family doctors, and...

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Mayor Elizabeth Roy's statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day 2023:

"Today I encourage Whitby residents to join Canadians across the country in reflecting on the lasting trauma that residential schools created for generations of Indigenous people.

It is with deep sadness that we remember the children who were taken away never to return, the families left behind, and the survivors of residential schools.

Moving forward with the work...

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Durham Region To Present at October 10 Special Council Meeting on 1635 Dundas

On Tuesday, October 10 (2023), the Town of Whitby will host a Special Council Meeting where the Region of Durham will present on their 1635 Dundas project.

The purpose of the meeting is for the Region to provide Mayor, Council, and residents with a presentation and update on the project and provide a forum for guests to ask the Region questions, share ideas, and learn more about the Region’s shelter project and how they can help to shape the future of the facility.

Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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Whitby Mayor's Response to 1635 Dundas Interim Control Bylaw Deferral

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement in response to a decision at Council’s Sept. 25 Committee of the Whole meeting to defer discussion of an interim control bylaw for 1635 Dundas for 30 days

Thank you to the many residents who took the time to attend last night’s Committee of the Whole meeting and share your feedback and questions about 1635 Dundas.

We hear you. Your concerns are valid and so is your desire for more detailed information about this project.

Last night,...

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Honouring and Reflecting: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023

This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day (September 30), the Town encourages residents to reflect on the purpose and importance of this day. Commemoration of the impact of our actions and those before us on Indigenous communities, on the tragedy that occurred at residential schools, and honouring the lives lost, the survivors, and their families is vital to the reconciliation process. On September 30, the Town will fly a flag at Town Hall and Whitby Fire Headquarters...

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