Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement on the recent attack on Ukraine:

Yesterday’s news that Russia has invaded Ukraine is deeply disturbing. There are no winners in war and we stand with the people of Ukraine, their families and all Ukrainians who have made Whitby their home in condemning these aggressive attacks on this independent nation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them today and every day as they deal with this senseless attack on their democracy.

As a Town, we have raised the Ukrainian flag and lit our Town Hall blue and yellow to demonstrate solidarity in the global plea to end these attacks against Ukraine that are bringing unnecessary suffering to so many. It is our hope that these small actions instill hope and strength in our Ukrainian-Canadian residents and let them know that we stand with them during this very difficult time.