Thanksgiving will look a little different this year due to COVID-19 – here is what you need to know:

Protect Others and Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19

With COVID-19 case counts back on the rise, it is more important than ever to follow public health advice to stop the spread of the virus by practicing physical distancing with those outside your household, washing hands often, properly wear a face mask and staying home when sick.

Non-medical face masks or coverings are mandatory when inside commercial public spaces in Durham Region. Residents are reminded that wearing a non-medical face mask should not be a replacement for handwashing and should be worn when unable to practice safe physical distancing.

For more information whitby.ca/coronavirus

Holiday Service Changes

Town Hall and Garden Street Branch phone and in-person services will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13.

The Iroquois Park Sports Centre, McKinney Centre and the Civic Recreation Complex Health Club will also be closed on Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12.

Whitby Public Library

All Whitby Public Library branches, including contactless pickup at the Rossland and Brooklin branches, will be closed on Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12. Book returns remain open at the Central and Brooklin library branches. Visit whitbylibrary.ca for access to digital content and program information.

Waste Collection

There is no waste collection service on Monday, October 12. Starting Monday, October 12, garbage and green bin collection has been moved forward one day after your regular pick up day. To confirm your collection pick up day, check the waste collection calendar or download the Whitby Waste Buddy app. Visit whitby.ca/waste for details.

More Information

For a complete list of what’s open during the long weekend, visit whitby.ca/reopening.
For information on the Town’s response to COVID-19, visit whitby.ca/coronavirus.