Province Invests Nearly $20 million to Support New Roads and Homes in Whitby

The Ontario Government has announced $19,918,750 in funding to support the expansion of Columbus Road from Country Lane to Ashburn Road in Whitby. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026 and take approximately two years to complete. 

The new road will help to ensure that future homes built in the area are connected to reliable road, sidewalk, and bridge infrastructure, supporting economic growth in Whitby and Brooklin.

Investments like this are key to addressing the Town’s housing,...

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Partnering to Support Healthcare Closer to Home

With the Ontario provincial election called today (January 29), the Town of Whitby is continuing to encourage collaborative action at all levels of government to help bring healthcare closer to home for residents as growth continues. 

By 2031, Whitby’s population will have increased to more than 190,000, making increased access to health services, infrastructure, and family doctors more critical than ever. Community and inter-governmental partnerships will be key in addressing growth-related...

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Mayor Roy's Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honour the memory of the six million Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust, along with the countless others who suffered under Nazi persecution.

This day serves as a powerful reminder of where unchecked hatred can lead. It also challenges us to reflect on our shared responsibility to ensure history is never forgotten and to stand united against hate, prejudice, and discrimination in all its forms.

In Whitby, we take pride in being a welcoming and...

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Supporting More Housing in Whitby

One-year of Housing Accelerator Fund programs help speed up and support diverse housing options in community

The Town of Whitby is continuing its commitment to support more and diverse housing options in the community as growth continues.

Following its 2024 Housing Accelerator Fund agreement with the Government of Canada to fast-track housing development, Whitby has launched a variety of new programs and initiatives designed to accelerate housing creation and expand options for residents. These...

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Mayor Roy's Statement on Vandalism at Whitby Central Library

I am deeply troubled and saddened to learn that an act of antisemitic vandalism occurred at the Whitby Central Library last week, where several swastikas were carved into the wall of one of the washrooms.

Library staff responded immediately by covering the graffiti and calling police, who responded to the scene.

“Such hateful symbols have no place in our community, especially not in a library, which should be a safe and welcoming space for all,” says Rhonda Jessup, CEO and Chief Librarian.

This...

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