Whitby Town Council Unanimously Approves Whitby Green Standard

New development standards will create more sustainable communities

 Tonight, Whitby’s Town Council unanimously approved the Whitby Green Standard. This is another step toward creating more sustainable communities and supports Council’s 2019 declaration of a climate change emergency.

The Whitby Green Standard requires developers to consider sustainability when planning and developing new areas of the community. It encourages designated green space, trees, parks, trails and community gathering...

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New Temporary COVID-19 Drive-Through “Pop-Up” Assessment Centre Opens Today in Whitby

Lakeridge Health assessment centre to be located at Heydenshore Pavilion and run until September 26

Today a new, temporary, “pop-up” COVID-19 Assessment Centre opened at the Town of Whitby’s Heydenshore Pavilion (located at 589 Water Street). The drop-in, drive-through option enables residents to receive a COVID-19 test swab right from the comfort of their car.   

Whitby’s temporary “pop-up” COVID-19 Assessment Centre will provide quicker access to COVID-19 tests in addition to Durham Region’s four...

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Creating a More Active Community

Henry Street to be Closed on September 27 to Welcome Cyclists and Pedestrians

This Sunday, September 27, Henry Street will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic and open to cyclists and pedestrians. The closure is part of the Town of Whitby’s Bike Month celebrations, which aim to encourage the use of active forms of transportation, such as walking and cycling.

Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on September 27, Henry Street will be closed to all vehicles between Victoria Street and north of Highway 401...

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What you Need to Know: Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Collection

Yes to pumpkins, corn stalks and leafs. No to plastics, hay bales and grass clippings.

The Town of Whitby would like to advise residents that Fall leaf and yard waste will be collected on your regular garbage collection day now through December 4, 2020.  

To confirm your collection day, check the waste collection calendar or download the Whitby Waste Buddy app.

• Halloween pumpkins, gourds
• Decorative cornstalks – bundled or tied together
• Fallen fruit...

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Be Safe: Protect You and Your Family through Proper Disposal of Sharp Objects

To protect the safety of waste collectors, family members and pets, residents are urged to ensure that waste – including sharp objects – is set out in a safe manner. Sharp items, such as broken glass, can cause serious injury when improperly set out in a garbage bag. 

To safely dispose of a sharp object, place it in a puncture-proof container, such as a cardboard box, and label the container with the word “SHARP”. Doing so will let your garbage collector know to handle the item with caution. Set...

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