Town Seeking Additional Feedback on Fireworks Regulations

Thank you to the more than 650 people who completed our fireworks survey earlier this year.

In reviewing the data, we learned residents have mixed feelings about fireworks use. Survey respondents were split almost 50/50 on whether they enjoy fireworks or have concerns about them.

We need a little more feedback from our community to help inform Council’s decision on possible changes to the Town’s fireworks regulations and by-law.

Now through November 17, visit connectwhitby.ca/Fireworks

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Have Your Say in the Next Whitby Municipal Election

Cast your vote in-person at any designated voting location October 20 to 24

The next Whitby municipal election takes place on Monday, October 24, 2022, and the Town of Whitby is encouraging residents to get out and vote – on or before Election Day.

Advanced voting takes place from Thursday, October 20, to Sunday, October 23, at three locations in Whitby – the Brooklin Community Centre and Library, Abilities Centre and Town Hall. Advance Vote locations will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p...

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Have Your Say on Proposed Changes to Whitby’s Tree and Bench Dedication Program

The Town is looking for feedback to help refresh its Tree and Bench Dedication program. This program lets community members in the Town of Whitby pay tribute to the memory of a loved one by purchasing a commemorative tree or bench.

The goal: To create a more affordable, accessible, and sustainable program for community members to memorialize a loved one in a meaningful way. 

While we complete this review, the Town has temporarily put the existing program on hold. We know how much this program...

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Grade Seven Student Announced as 2022 Whitby Junior Fire Chief

Adrian Foster-Freeman has been announced as the 2022 Junior Fire Chief by Whitby Fire and Emergency Services (WFES).

Adrian – a grade seven student at Glen Dhu Public School – was selected out of the graduates from this year’s Junior Firefighter Summer Camp. At camp, Adrian demonstrated knowledge of fire safety, was highly engaged, and willing to help others.

This morning, as part of the 2022 Fire Prevention Week (October 9 to 15), Adrian was picked up at his school by a fire truck and driven to...

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