Brooklin General Store: A Hub of Sustainable Living and Community Connection

If you’ve strolled the quaint streets of Downtown Brooklin recently, you might have noticed a new and inviting shop: Brooklin General Store. Known for carefully curating products for intentional living, Brooklin General Store is a must-visit for those looking to live sustainably, without having to sacrifice style or function.

The idea behind Brooklin General Store first came to owner Rudy Yadav when she noticed a contradiction in her pursuit of sustainability. Rudy had to drive to Toronto to...

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Cooling Centres

View the map below and click on the icons to view hours of operations for the different locations.

Town of Whitby residents can cool off during heat alerts at several Town community centres and libraries. You can also stay cool by swimming at the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex or Iroquois Park Sports Centre, or playing in one of 18 splash pads!

Stay up-to-date with the Region of Durham's Extreme Heat and Humidity alerts, here.

Stay cool, Whitby! 

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Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - June 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

Did you know Whitby has an amazing digital food guide? The 2023 edition is launching June 6 and it’s packed with information on local restaurants, pubs, cafes, bakeries, breweries, farmer’s...

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Have Your Say: Town Launches Community Engagement to Help Build Whitby’s 2024 Budget

Residents invited to have their say until July 21

What Town of Whitby services are most important to you? Which would you prioritize if you were building Whitby’s 2024 Budget? These are questions the Town is asking residents and local businesses to answer as it launches community engagement to help build its 2024 Budget.

Each year, the Town undergoes an extensive budget planning process to prepare the annual municipal budget. Community engagement is an important part of this process, providing...

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Town Brewery to open temporary location at historic Pump House

Project is part of Council’s commitment to revitalizing Whitby waterfront

Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a cold beverage from Town Brewery at the Whitby waterfront this summer.

Last night, Whitby Council approved a license agreement for a five-year pop-up food and beverage operation at the historic Pump House building.

“This is the first of many good news stories about the redevelopment of our waterfront,” says Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy, who has been working with Town Brewery on the...

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