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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Get to Know Our 2022 Mayor’s Senior Volunteer Award Winner

Norman Howe has been selected as the 2022 Mayor’s Senior Volunteer Award winner.

Get to know him better and understand what motivates them to make a difference in the community.

Q. What motivates you to continue to give back to the community?
A. I enjoy being with other people and helping out where I can. The work I’ve been doing keeps me active and I enjoy meeting new people.

Q. What are some of the organizations you volunteer with in Whitby?
A. I volunteer with Kendalwood Food Bank, The 55+...

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Check Your Mail – Voter Notification Cards Are On Their Way to Whitby Residents

Whitby, October 6, 2022 — The next Whitby municipal election is fast approaching and will take place on Monday, October 24, 2022. In preparation for the election, Voter Notification Cards are being mailed to Whitby electors. Residents are encouraged to watch their mail for their card to arrive during the week of October 10 to October 14.

Each individual eligible elector on the Voters’ List in Whitby will receive a Voter Notification Card, which identifies the voter’s ward and school support. The...

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