Mayor Elizabeth Roy's statement in response to Auditor General’s report on changes to Greenbelt

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s special report on the Government of Ontario’s decision to remove 15 parcels of land from Greenbelt protection:

“I share the concerns raised by mayors and councillors across Ontario as well as many residents and advocacy groups following the release of the Auditor General’s special report on changes to the Greenbelt boundaries.

The decision to permanently remove protections from 15 parcels of...

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Taking Action to Address Homelessness in Whitby

New Whitby Homelessness Task Force to focus on shelter, food security, and supports for vulnerable residents

As Durham Region, including Whitby, continues to rapidly grow, more people are experiencing homelessness than ever before. The need for shelter is outpacing available community supports. Food security is also a growing concern.

The Town of Whitby is taking action to address this need in the community by working with partners from across Durham to create a more integrated and accessible...

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Improving Resident Access to Family Physicians in Whitby

New pilot program to help recruit and retain more family doctors as Whitby grows

Improving resident access to family physicians within Whitby as the community continues to grow – that’s the goal of a new pilot program that will see the Town of Whitby and Oshawa Clinic Group partner together to recruit and retain ten new family doctors to the West Whitby Health Centre, opening in summer 2024.

The new Family Physician Recruitment Incentive Partnership Pilot Program was approved by Town Council at a...

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Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - August 2023

Hello, Whitby! My monthly newsletter aims to keep residents informed about what’s happening in our town and encourage more 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

• New Family Physician Recruitment Incentive Partnership Pilot Program approved

Council voted July 26 to approve a new $300,000 capital project for 2023 for a Family Physician Recruitment...

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RainSpark Media Group: Igniting Social Media to Drive Business Success

RainSpark Media Group Inc., a dynamic digital marketing agency based out of 1855 Whitby, Durham’s first and only tech accelerator, is transforming the social media landscape for businesses across various industries. Founded by Melanie Pangan, an ambitious entrepreneur with a lifelong passion for business ownership, RainSpark Media Group has quickly become a driving force in the world of digital marketing.

Melanie always harboured the dream of running her own business. With over 20 years of...

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