Green & Frugal: Your Source for Low Waste Sustainable Body Care Products

Implementing lifestyle changes with an eye for sustainability is easy at Green & Frugal, makers of green, low waste body care products. With a quaint shop located in Downtown Whitby, Green & Frugal features vegan, synthetic-free and cruelty-free products which are handcrafted, plastic-free, refillable and are created with low waste production methods.

Founded by owner Tara Holguin, Green & Frugal quickly grew from its origins as a side hustle to a bustling business with three locations, thanks in...

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Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - April 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

• Council recently approved the final design for the Whitby Sports Complex, which will be located in Brooklin on the west side of Baldwin Street...

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Statement From Mayor Roy - Provincial Budget Without Planning Grant For New Hospital in Durham

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement related to Ontario’s 2023 Budget released today, March 23, without funding for a proposed Durham hospital:

“I am extremely disappointed that Ontario’s 2023 Budget released today does not include the planning grant required to support a new hospital in Durham Region. This is completely unacceptable.

More than a year has passed since Lakeridge Health announced an independent, expert panel had selected a site in Whitby as the preferred...

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Whitby Council Pledges to Support Development of 18,000 Homes by 2031

Last night, Whitby Council pledged to facilitate the development of 18,000 new homes by 2031.

In October 2022, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark issued a letter to the Town of Whitby highlighting the Province’s commitment to build 1.5 million homes by 2031 and assigning Whitby a municipal housing target of 18,000 homes.

The Town of Whitby was asked to demonstrate its commitment by developing a municipal housing pledge and delivering it Minster Clark by March 22, 2023.

“This...

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Construction Project Updates - March 2023

Town of Whitby Projects

2023 Projects in tendering stage - Inviting proposals from contractors/vendors for upcoming projects.

It's important to know that not all construction projects happening in Whitby are being run by the Town. Some projects are being run by Bell, Rogers, developers, Durham Region, and more. To stay informed about the Region of Durham construction projects happening in Whitby, visit https://maps.durham.ca/PublicWorksMap/default.html.

Please note that we may not have details on...

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