Meet Whitby’s Technology Innovators

Focus on 1855 Whitby

Whitby is making its mark as a top destination for business, talent and investment. Whitby’s innovation district, located in Downtown Whitby,is home to close to 20 technology businesses, including 1855 Whitby, 360insights and geekSpeak. Today, the technology sector in downtown Whitby collectively employs over 500 people.

Let’s learn more about 1855 Whitby – Whitby and Durham Region's first and only technology accelerator.  1855 – building the local technology ecosystem and...

Statement by Mayor Don Mitchell on Remembrance Day

Today, the Town of Whitby pays tribute to veterans and active service members on Remembrance Day, supporting its two local Legions – Brooklin Legion Branch 152 and Whitby Legion Branch 112. Mayor Don Mitchell issued the following statement:

“The Town recognizes and thanks all veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces for their service on this solemn and important day for our nation. While there will be no public Remembrance Day gatherings in Whitby this year due to the pandemic,...

Turning Trucks Into Trees

Did-you-know: for every new vehicle the Town of Whitby purchases, new trees are planted within Whitby? The first 25 trees of the Town’s ‘Fleet to Trees’ program were planted in Bradley Park last week. Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/DHHQ9XnFxdg

The purpose of the ‘Fleet to Trees’ program is to help offset greenhouse gas emissions created by Town vehicles, such as fire, waste collection and winter maintenance trucks that service the community. For every new vehicle purchase the...

Lest We Forget – Honouring Our Veterans This Remembrance Day

The Town of Whitby is proud to support its two local Legions: Brooklin Legion Branch 152 and Whitby Legion Branch 112. While Remembrance Services will not be open to the public this year due to COVID-19, there are a number of ways you can still pay tribute to our veterans and active service members, by:

Tuning into a virtual ceremony on November 11:

• Watch the National Remembrance Day ceremony on CBC or on the Royal Canadian Legion’s Facebook page.
  • View a livestream of the Canadian Armed Forces...

Call for 2020 Community Development Grant Applications Now Open

Community grants and Lead Cause grants available for local causes

The Town is inviting local community and non-profit organizations that contribute to Whitby as a vibrant and caring community to apply for the Town’s 2020 Community Development Grant Programs.

Application deadlines for the Town’s 2020 Lead Cause grants (each up to $25,000) are as follows:

• Mayor’s Fundraiser extended to Friday, November 6
• Mayor’s Golf Tournament due by Wednesday, March 31

Community grants of up to $5,000 can be applied...