Whitby Fire Summer Camp Truck Tour

Whitby kids are learning and connecting with Whitby Fire and Emergency Services this summer - at its Summer Camp Truck Tour!

Now through the end of August, children attending Town run summer camps are getting a special surprise when Whitby firefighters stop by local parks to offer interactive firetruck tours and share on-the-spot fire safety tips.

In addition to fire crews showing campers around the trucks, kids will learn about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and how important it is to have a...

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Roebuck Street Opens to Pedestrians as New Community Space

Town of Whitby Receives Government of Canada Support Through My Main Street Community Activator Placemaking Program

The Town of Whitby is pleased to announce that our Roebuck Street Placemaking Pilot Project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator program and has received $65,000to support the closure of Roebuck Street in Downtown Brooklin to vehicles and open it for community use until September 30, 2022.The temporary space will feature Adirondack Chairs, picnic tables and a beautiful...

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Aspire to Inspire: The Inception of Aspire Climbing Whitby

Aspire Climbing Whitby aims to inspire Durham's youth by providing a safe space to try something new.

Aspire Climbing Whitby is a multi-purpose, full-service Indoor Rock Climbing and Ninja Warrior Facility located at 1400 Victoria Street East. In addition to Rock Climbing (Top Rope, Bouldering, Auto Belay, Lead Climbing), the 14,000+ sq. ft. facility offers up a Ninja Warrior Course as well. Ninja Warrior is a competitive obstacle course that combines the running, jumping and dynamics of parkour...

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Turning the beer industry inside-out with Little Beasts Brewing

Little Beasts Brewing is creating change in addition to great beer.

There is a brewery working towards equity, one beer at a time; Little Beasts Brewing is a fierce proponent of human rights, specifically within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Erin Broadfoot is the founder and head brewer at Little Beasts Brewing, located in Whitby, Ontario. She is currently the sole owner and has worked tirelessly through the pandemic to stay open.

 Once working in the field of medicine, Erin had a career...

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The Top Ways to Celebrate Pollinator Week

June 20 to 26 is Pollinator Week. It’s a time to celebrate the important role pollinators like bees, birds, bats and butterflies play in our local ecosystem and in supporting global food production.

As a designated Bee City, and a member of the Mayors Monarch Pledge, Whitby is committed to protecting pollinators and their habitat. There are a number of fun activities for residents to take part in during Pollinator Week, including:

Tuesday, June 21 from 7 to...

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