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Ontario Requires Proof of Vaccination for Ages 12+ to Enter Town Rec Facilities as of December 20
Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 02:08 AM
Enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code required as of January 4
On Friday, December 10, the Ontario government announced new proof of vaccination requirements for Town recreational facilities. Here’s what you need to know:
First, effective Monday, December 20, as required by the Province of Ontario, all patrons 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated, meaning they must have both doses of a two dose vaccine plus 14 days and provide proof of vaccination along with identification on each visit to...
Whitby Sets New Record in Building Construction Value Spurring Local Economic Development
Posted on Monday, December 13, 2021 08:31 AM
Town hits $1 billion in building construction value for permits issued in 2021
Whitby is a great place to live, work and invest. In 2021 alone, the Town of Whitby issued more than 2,687 building permits – representing a new record of more than $1 billion in construction value invested into the community in a single year.
Residential building construction made up more than three-quarters ($805 million) of the 2021 construction value, demonstrating that Whitby continues to be a community of choice...
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Whitby Fire Reminds Residents to Stay Off Ice At Stormwater Ponds
Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 02:02 AM
Residents are reminded to stay off the ice at stormwater ponds (also known as retention ponds). These are not intended for recreational uses, like skating.
To help explain why, Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Acting Fire Chief Mike Matthews issued the following statement:
“The Town is home to 40 plus stormwater management ponds. These ponds can be found throughout Whitby neighbourhoods and are designed to collect runoff from the local storm sewer system. They temporarily hold water, provide...
Do you Know a Community Champion? Nominate Them Today
Posted on Friday, December 03, 2021 08:28 AM
Have you ever arrived home from work dreading shovelling your driveway to find a neighbour has already cleared the snow for you? Do you know someone holding a food and toy drive or putting up extra holiday lights to give back this season? These are the feel-good stories that make our Town a community.
We love to hear about or witness acts of kindness and support for the Whitby community. Every kind gesture makes a difference in someone’s day.
Share Your Community Champions StoryWe love hearing...
The Top 5 Ways to Help the Town Keep You Safe and Moving This Winter
Posted on Friday, December 03, 2021 02:34 AM
Did you know the Town maintains more the 1,140 lane kilometres of road and 320 kilometres of sidewalk during the winter? Town staff work hard to make our community safe to travel during the winter months by sanding, salting, grooming, plowing and removing snow.
The first snow has fallen with many more snow days to come. Here are five ways you can help Town staff keep you safe and moving this winter:
1. Remove Sports Equipment (Basketball and Hockey Nets) from the RoadMoving your basketball and...
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