Have Your Say: Take a Survey on the Proposed Playground Design at Micklefield Park

What are the most important features of a good playground design? Do you prefer a modern contemporary or nature themed look? Curious to see examples of what those types of designs look like? You can learn answers to these questions and more by visiting Connect Whitby. Here you can have your say on the proposed playground design for the new Micklefield Park to be built in West Whitby on the south side of Micklefield Avenue, east of Lockton Street.

Visit Connect Whitby by May 23 to view...

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Statement from Mayor Mitchell on the National Day of Mourning

The Town of Whitby has lowered flags at its facilities to half-mast today in recognition of the National Day of Mourning.

The National Day of Mourning is observed each year on April 28 in Canada, and many countries around the world, to honour and remember workers who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.

“Today we remember and honour those who have lost their...

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Have Your Say: The Future of Short-Term Rentals in Whitby

The Town of Whitby invites residents and business owners to share their feedback on new regulations and licensing standards being created for short-term rental properties and companies operating in Whitby.

The goal: to balance support for local tourism with the need to address community concerns associated with short-term rentals, such as noise, garbage, and parking.

Residents, business owners, and short-term rental operators are invited to complete a survey by May 18 to share their...

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Have Your Say: Take a Survey on a Potential New Community Garden in King Street Park

Do you love to garden? Are you interested in seeing more food production in your local community? We want to hear from you about a new community garden, proposed to be built in King Street Park, located at 390 King Street.

The garden would be planted, maintained and harvested cooperatively, to provide residents access to fresh and healthy food.

Have Your Say

Visit Connect Whitbyby Monday, May 17 to complete a survey and share your feedback on the proposed plan and community garden design elements.

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Supporting Whitby’s Creative Community

Whitby issues call for local artists, artisans and makers to be part of virtual creative showcase launching July 1

Whitby residents will soon have a new way to #SupportLocal through a virtual showcase that will take people behind-the-scenes to learn more about the local artists, artisans and makers who contribute to the Town’s creative community.

The new virtual ‘Artists, Artisans and Makers Showcase’ – a key action item of Whitby’s new Culture Plan – will launch on July 1 as part of the Town’s...

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