Registration For Whitby’s Spring Recreation Programs Begins March 16

Town to welcome more facility visitors as provincial COVID-19 restrictions ease.

Get ready, Whitby! Wednesday, March 16, marks the start of registration for the Town of Whitby’s Spring Recreation Programs.

More than 600 programs will be made available – ranging from swimming lessons to basketball to yoga classes – providing new ways for residents of all ages and stages of life to reconnect and get active.

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Thousands of Residents Join in Mayor Mitchell’s Live Telephone Town Hall

The Town of Whitby connected with more than 3,100 residents in the community through a live Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, February 22.

The hour-long event hosted by Mayor Don Mitchell and supported by Chief Administrative Officer Matthew Gaskell shared updates about Town operations, outlined upcoming plans for Whitby and answered questions from residents.

During the call, residents received answers to a number of questions on topics including road safety and traffic congestion, the planned...

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Statement from Mayor Mitchell on the Attack on Ukraine

Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement on the recent attack on Ukraine:

Yesterday’s news that Russia has invaded Ukraine is deeply disturbing. There are no winners in war and we stand with the people of Ukraine, their families and all Ukrainians who have made Whitby their home in condemning these aggressive attacks on this independent nation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them today and every day as they deal with this senseless attack on their democracy.

As a Town, we have...

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March 22 is World Water Day

World Water Day is taking place on Tuesday, March 22. Here’s how to participate:

Visit the Whitby Public Library on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. to attend a free screening of the documentary "SHORELINE: The Paddle Against Plastic", an inspiring film that follows Rochelle Byrne as she embarks on a 430km paddle journey across Lake Ontario to raise awareness about plastic pollution. A live question and answer session will take place with Rochelle...

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Statement from Mayor Mitchell on Provincial Announcement About the Upcoming Removal of Tolls

Whitby, February 18, 2022 – Today, the Ontario government announced the upcoming removal of tolls on Highways 412 and 418 on April 5. In response to this announcement, Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement:

“Today's announcement is great news for residents of Whitby and the entire Durham Region. I applaud Premier Ford and the Ontario government on today’s announcement that tolls will be removed on Highways 412 and 418 effective this April. Special thanks to Minister...

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