Statement From Mayor Don Mitchell

Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement regarding today’s Durham Regional Police Services announcement about the July 29, 2020 assault on a Whitby woman:

“I commend Chief Martin and the Durham Regional Police Services for their arrest in this brutal and senseless attack that forever changed the lives of one of our residents and her family. Thank you for your dedication, your expertise and your commitment to keeping our Town safe. Sincere thanks to the community and media for your...

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Town of Whitby to Receive $2.75 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding

Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced COVID-19 relief funding for Ontario municipalities, including the Town of Whitby. In follow up to this announcement, Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement:

“The Town of Whitby is pleased to today receive a $2.75 million funding commitment from our federal and provincial partners. This funding will help to offset the local cost impacts of COVID-19 on essential service delivery to our community. We look forward to our continued...

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What You Need to Know This Civic Holiday Long Weekend

The Civic Holiday will look a little different this year due to COVID-19 – here’s what you need to know leading up the long weekend:

Splash Pads and Playgrounds

With Stage 3, the Town’s playgrounds and splash pads are now open. Play safe by keeping 2 metres (or 6 feet) apart from those outside your household or social circle, and bring and use your own hand sanitizer frequently.

For a complete list of what’s open this long weekend, visit whitby.ca/reopening.

Parks, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation...

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Supporting Local Business’ Safe Reopening – Whitby Moves to Stage 3

Celebrating our local community champions

On, Monday, July 20, the Ontario government announced that municipalities within the Durham Region Public Health Unit – including the Town of Whitby – can move into Stage 3 to re-open our local economy. The change is effective as of Friday, July 24, at 12:01 a.m.

Stage 3 sees the further reopening of nearly all businesses in Ontario, including those located in Whitby. Residents are reminded that safe physical distancing is still required when interacting...

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Tree Planting Program to Enhance Urban Forest

New Backyard Tree Planting Program Aims to Enhance Whitby’s Urban Forest

Residents can spruce up their backyard by planting native trees on their property with the help of a new Backyard Tree Planting Program.

The Town’s new program – offered in partnership with the Region of Durham, neighbouring municipalities and LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) – will help Whitby become a greener community by subsidizing up to 50 per cent the cost for residents to plant native trees or...

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