Mayor Mitchell - Thank You Hydro Workers, Residents and Whitby Staff

I personally want to thank all of our local hydro workers for their efforts in restoring power to thousands of homes in Whitby and the entire Region of Durham since Saturday’s storm that devastated so many. While many residents have had their power restored, I know that our partners at Elexicon are working around the clock to get everyone back up and running. If you are still without power, all Town recreational facilities are open and available during business hours.  

I also want to thank all...

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Notice of Public Meeting: Official Plan Amendment for Downtown Whitby Secondary Plan Updates

On Monday, May 30, 2022, the Town of Whitby will hold a public meeting to consider a draft proposed amendment to the Whitby Official Plan (File: OPA-2020-W/03) to update the existing Downtown Whitby Secondary Plan, and introduce detailed policies, and various land use designations to guide the future development of the Downtown Whitby Secondary Plan Area.

The land to which the amendment would apply is generally bordered by the Canadian Pacific Rail line to the north, Garden Street to the east,...

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Call for 2022 Whitby Municipal Election Workers

Applications now being accepted online until May 29

Whitby, May 4, 2022 – The next Whitby municipal election will take place on Monday, October 24, 2022. To support the election, the Town has launched its call for election workers, as nearly 300 people will be needed to support designated voting locations during the advance vote period between October 20 and 23 and on Election Day on October 24. Voting locations will be set up at local schools and community gathering places throughout the Town.

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Embracing Diversity: The story of geekspeak Commerce’s journey to international success

geekspeak Commerce, a company comprised of internationally diverse collaborators and clients, has risen as a business leader in Whitby’s tech sector and in the BIPOC community.

In 2003, Isaac Wanzama began operating geekspeak Commerce, an e-commerce services agency, out of his Whitby home. In 2010, Tricia Williams joined as managing partner and client success leader. 2010 proved to be a pivotal year for the company, as geekspeak Commerce also moved their operations to a space in Downtown Whitby.

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Have Your Say on the Future of Zoning and Development in Whitby

Share your feedback during Phase Two of community engagement on the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review

Whitby’s Official Plan sets out land-use policy directions for the community’s long-term growth and development. As a next step to achieve the Plan’s vision, the Town is seeking community feedback as it reviews and updates Whitby's three current Zoning By-laws into one easy-to-read document.

A Zoning By-law dictates what properties can be used for, where buildings can be placed, how tall buildings...

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