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Collection of Natural Christmas Trees Begins January 4
Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 09:31 AM
Natural Christmas trees will be collected in Whitby after the holiday season on your regular garbage collection day from January 4 through to January 15.
In blue collection areas, trees will be collected between January 4 and 9. In yellow collection areas, trees will be collected from January 11 to 15.
To confirm your collection day, check the waste collection calendar or download the Whitby Waste Buddy app.
Preparation Tips for Collection- Remove plastic bags from trees
- Remember the 7 a.m. set out time
Statement from Mayor Don Mitchell on Celebrating the Holidays Safely This Year
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2020 09:14 AM
In light of the upcoming Christmas holidays and today’s announcement by the Ontario government, Mayor Mitchell is urging residents to continue to follow recommended public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The following statement is being issued on behalf of Mayor Mitchell:
“The best gift you can give this year is to follow public health measures: stay home. Stay 2 metres apart when possible. If you cannot distance – wear a mask. Practice good hand hygiene. Avoid travelling and...
Celebrate Holiday Spirit in Whitby
Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2020 09:21 AM
View our Whitby Lights the Night video to experience the magic of the holidays– it’s so festive it could make even the Grinch’s heart grow!
Open external page https://www.youtube.com/embed/oqOM6QGb7VA?wmode=transparent
While things around us have changed, what hasn’t changed is Whitby’s community spirit. We are shopping local to support neighbours businesses and finding new ways to celebrate from a distance.
Visit our Downtowns, Celebration Square, Grass Park or Whitby Civic Park now through...
Plan Your Own Whitby Holiday Lights Tour
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2020 08:41 AM
Thank you to everyone who competed in the Town’s first annual Community Lights Competition, powered by Elexicon. Your festive light displays continue to brighten up our Town and spread holiday cheer throughout Whitby!
Now that the contest is closed, an online mapping tool is available for residents to plan their own Whitby holiday lights tour. Grab a hot chocolate and experience Whitby’s twinkling lights from the safety and comfort of your car, or bundle up and take a winter walk through your...
Town of Whitby to Receive $1.16 Million in Second Phase of Provincial COVID-19 Relief Funding
Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 07:46 AM
On December 16, the Ontario government announced details of the second phase of COVID-19 relief funding for Ontario municipalities, including the Town of Whitby, for 2021. In follow up to this announcement, Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement:
“The Town of Whitby is pleased to receive an additional $1.16 million funding commitment from our federal and provincial partners, adding to the $2.75 million in funding we received earlier this year. This funding will help to offset the...
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