Statement from Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell on Tax Penalties Being Waived for 60 Days

In follow up to the Special Council Meeting held today, March 23, Mayor Don Mitchell shared the following:

“In light of COVID-19, this evening Council approved a number of measures to provide tax relief to residents and local businesses.

These measures include a two-month grace period (or 60-day tax deferral) on the April tax instalment with no penalty or interest charged for May or June. Additionally, the first instalment of the final billing scheduled for June will be delayed to July. We will...

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Caring for Our Community During COVID-19

In light of recent developments related to COVID-19, the Town of Whitby is taking additional measures to support its residents and local businesses.

“The situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve and change by the hour,” said Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell. “In this time of uncertainty, we want our residents and local businesses to know that we care and are here for them. That is why we are implementing some changes to our services to make things easier for our community.”

The services changes being...

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First Case of COVID-19 confirmed in Whitby

On March 14, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 in Whitby was confirmed. In light of this recent development, Town of Whitby, Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement:

“We have just learned that of the seven positive COVID-19 cases currently being monitored by the Durham Region Health Department, one is a Whitby resident. We understand that they have been discharged from Lakeridge Health Oshawa and remain in self-isolation. We wish them a speedy recovery.

The health and well-being of our...

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Statement from Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell on Town Response to COVID-19

On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 (also known as the 2019 novel coronavirus) as a pandemic.

In follow-up to the statement issued earlier today by Whitby Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Matt Gaskell related to Town of Whitby facility closures, Mayor Don Mitchell shared the following:

“Council understands that the temporary facility closures announced today will cause inconvenience and upset for many Whitby residents. We appreciate the patience of all residents during...

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Meet Your Whitby Idol 2020 Finalists

Fourteen local youth took to the stage on Thursday, March 5 to show off their singing talents as the Town’s 2020 Whitby Idol finalists.

The finalists applied and were selected by a panel of judges, and will perform at various Town events throughout the year.

• Aashrita Ponnapalli – Fallingbrook Public School
  • Age: 12
  • Fun Fact: Aashrita’s performance in Whitby Idol was her first time singing in English.
• Adrianna Hopman – All Saints Catholic Secondary...

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