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Whitby Fire Chief Dave Speed Reminds Residents to Stay Off Ice At Stormwater Ponds
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 06:27 AM
Whitby Fire Chief Dave Speed Reminds Residents to Stay Off Ice At Stormwater Ponds
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 Chief Dave Speed issued the following statement:
“This year more than ever, we’ve seen an increase in the number of residents skating and playing on the Town’s 40 plus stormwater management ponds. These...
Call for Performers
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2021 02:27 AM
Bands, buskers and musicians are invited to apply to the annual Call for Performers for the Town’s 2021 virtual events and possible live events (subject to COVID-19 restrictions).
The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
To be considered, applicants must complete the online application form which includes providing a two to three sentence biography, promotional video and/or links to a website or live performance.
The performers will be evaluated by an online jury panel...
Whitby Cares – Grants Available for Community Organizations
Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 09:41 AM
Whitby is inviting local community and non-profit organizations that help make the Town a vibrant and caring community to apply for Community Development Grants.
The application deadline for the Town's 2021 Mayor’s Golf Tournament grant (up to $25,000) is March 31, 2021. Additional community grants are available through the Mayor's Community Development Fund (MCDF) Grant Recipients and Performing Arts Community Development Fund (PACDF). Applications for grants of up to $5,000 can be applied for...
Whitby Council Approves 0.55% increase as 2021 Budget Target
Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 03:32 AM
Protecting and maintaining essential service delivery through the pandemic.
Last night, Whitby continued its 2021 budget planning process with its budget target report. In recognition of the significant financial impact the pandemic has had on many residents and local businesses, Whitby Town Council approved a budget target of 0.55 per cent increase (or $2.57 per month for the average residential property*) on the total residential bill for Town services. This is a one-time measure that...
Construction Project Updates January
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2021 07:38 AM
Town of Whitby Projects
Projects: 2021 Projects in tendering stage.
Region of Durham Whitby ProjectsProjects: 2021 Projects in tendering stage.
Ministry of Transportation ProjectsBrock Street Bridge Replacement and Highway 401 Improvements
Work will continue on this multi-year construction project. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has advised two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained on Brock Street during peak periods throughout the majority of the project and the road will...
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