What You Need To Know: Local Impact of Province’s Stage One Reopening Plan

Yesterday, May 19, the Ontario government announced the immediate reopening of a number of outdoor recreational amenities as part of the first stage of its plan to reopen the province.

As a result, the Town of Whitby has begun the process of reopening and readying a number of local outdoor recreational amenities for public use, but not for permitting. This includes sports fields, beaches, off-leash dog parks, and outdoor picnic sites, benches and shelters.

Over the next two weeks, Town staff will...

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Have Your Say on the Future of Sustainable Development in Whitby

As part of its commitment to local sustainability, the Town of Whitby is working to finalize a new Whitby Green Standard – a resource to help encourage and enhance sustainable new developments in the community.

Once launched, the standard will apply to both new residential and commercial builds. The tiered program identifies mandatory standards and will also identify voluntary ways developers can incorporate sustainability into design and construction projects.

Residents are invited to have their...

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Supporting Community Spirit Through Painted Rock Gardens

Since the start of COVID-19, hundreds of rocks hand-painted by residents have been popping up along local trails, pathways and sidewalks. The rocks display messages of hope, as well as gratitude for frontline and essential workers. 

To help support this community initiative as the Town of Whitby’s spring grass cutting operation gets underway, the municipality is creating three temporary local “rock gardens” where the rocks can be safely displayed. The rock gardens are located at Rotary Centennial...

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Town to Reopen Marina and Boat Launch Facilities This Saturday

Yesterday, Thursday, May 14, the Ontario government announced the ability for municipalities across Ontario to reopen marinas and public boat launches.

With this announcement, the Town of Whitby’s Port Whitby Marina and public boat launch (located on Gordon Street) will reopen to boaters this Saturday, May 16 at
6 a.m..

Physical distancing will be required to be practiced at all times by visitors to the facilities. The reopening will take place as follows:

Gordon Street Public Boat Ramp

The public boat...

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What You Need To Know This Long Weekend

Yesterday, May 14, the Ontario government announced that the first stage of its plan to reopen the province will begin on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

The health and well-being of residents and staff remain the Town of Whitby’s top priority. At this time, heading into the Victoria Day long weekend, just a reminder that all municipal park amenities and facilities remain closed to the public by order of the Province. Municipal playgrounds also remain closed.

The only exception to this is the Port Whitby...

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