Celebrate Canada Day the Whitby Way

Family-friendly activities to share together, while staying apart

The Town of Whitby is celebrating Canada Day a bit differently this year with free, family-friendly events and activities being held in the lead up to July 1, 2020.

Starting today, Wednesday, June 17, Whitby residents and local businesses can show off their community spirit by painting the Town red, white and Canadian during the Town’s Canada Day Decorating Contest. To join in on the fun, snap a photo...

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Whitby to Enter Stage 2 of Reopening on June 19

Today, Monday, June 15, the Ontario government announced that municipalities within the Durham Region Public Health Unit – including the Town of Whitby – can move into Stage 2 to re-open our economy effective as of Friday, June 19, at 12:01 a.m.

The Town is currently reviewing what this next stage means for the municipality, as well as the time needed to safely implement any facility or amenity reopenings.

The Town thanks residents and businesses for their patience and will provide further...

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Highway 7/12 Alternative Route(s) EA Online Community Open House

Highway 7/12 currently travels through Downtown Brooklin in the Town of Whitby. The Town has initiated a Provincial Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to determine an alternative route(s) for the provincial traffic through the Brooklin area. The Study will evaluate alternative corridors and recommend a preferred plan to address both the local and provincial traffic needs of the Study Area.

In recognition of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) ownership and control of existing Highways 7...

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Provincial Reopening: What You Need to Know This Week

Limits on gatherings increased to 10; physical distancing still required

On Monday, June 8, the Ontario government announced details of its Stage 2 plan to reopen the province. Here’s what you need to know:

Effective Friday, June 12, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.:

• the province will increase the limit on social gatherings from five to 10 people across the province, including in Whitby.
• all places of worship in Ontario, including in Whitby, will be permitted to open with physical distancing in...

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Nominations for the Mayor’s Senior Volunteer Award Now Open

Nominations for the 2020 Mayor’s Senior Volunteer Award are now open. The annual award recognizes Whitby seniors who have demonstrated outstanding and ongoing commitment to volunteerism in the community.

To qualify, nominees must be a resident of Whitby, 55 years of age or older, and volunteer their time in any aspect of the community. Nominees are judged based on volunteering at multiple organizations, as well as the type of role and length of time they have spent volunteering.

In light of...

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