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Caring For Our Town’s Trees - Annual Block Pruning Program
Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2021 03:43 AM
The Town’s Forestry team is getting ready to start its annual block pruning program and will prune over 10,000 trees between November and April. Their work helps protect the tree canopy and ensures our community is sustainable for years to come.
Tree pruning is led by a team of Certified Arborists who keep the trees healthy and safe by removing dead, dying and decaying branches. The team does this by removing branches that are interfering with sightlines and clearances on sidewalks, roadways and...
The Top Things Whitby Does To Get Parks Ready For Winter
Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 04:07 AM
Hey Whitby, just as you’re getting your property ready for the upcoming winter season, the Town of Whitby is working hard to prepare its 100 plus parks for colder weather too.
There is no shortage of work that needs to be done to get the Town’s parks and green spaces ready to welcome kids to build snow sculptures, pups who love playing in the snow, and even snowshoers. Read on to learn what needs to be done – you might even learn helpful tips as you get your own property ready for the ice and...
Statement from CAO Matt Gaskell on October 18 Whitby Committee of the Whole Meeting
Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 06:09 AM
In light of allegations raised about the Corporation of the Town of Whitby’s workplace at the Committee of the Whole meeting held last night (October 18), Chief Administrative Officer Matt Gaskell has issued the following statement:
“Last night at the Committee of the Whole meeting, a member of Council alleged systemic workplace issues within the Town of Whitby.
Bullying, name-calling, intimidation or making anyone feel unsafe in the workplace at any time is not acceptable. That’s why the Town...
Celebrate Waste Reduction Week October 18 to 24
Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 03:48 AM
Did you know October 18 to 24 is Waste Reduction Week? The Town invites residents to get involved and learn more about waste reduction and sustainability.
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Waste Reduction Week 1 - Textile Repurposing Cafe
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Waste Reduction Week 2 - Backyard Composting 101
Here’s how to get involved: 1. Reduce Your Plastic UseMeet some of our team and learn simple ways to...
Whitby Releases Results of 2022 Budget Engagement
Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 05:00 AM
Local job creation, revitalized downtowns and green spaces top resident priorities
Whitby residents want to see more invested in local job creation, more green spaces and the continued revitalization of the community’s downtowns, this year’s 2022 Budget engagement showed.
From June 3 to July 30, the Town engaged nearly 2,000 people in Phase One of the budget process. For the second year in a row, feedback was collected through the Town’s Connect Whitby and Citizen Budget Tool – a budget simulator...
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