Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 02:00 AM
Waste Reduction Week in Canada is held every year during the third week of October (October 21 to 27, 2024), to educate and motivate waste reduction across the nation by focusing on reducing, reusing, and recycling. This year, the Town has planned a number of fun activities for residents to take part in and learn more about waste reduction.
Here’s how to get involved: 1. Waste-Themed Family Storytime and Craft Saturday, October 26 at the Whitby Public Library, Central Library (405 Dundas Street...Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2024 11:01 PM
Council highlights gives an overview of important decisions, discussions, and agenda items from Whitby Council meetings. The goal is to give residents a snapshot of the meetings. More information, including Council meeting minutes, can be found at whitby.ca/CouncilCalendar
Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2024 06:32 AM
Dear, Whitby,
Thank you for your patience this week, as members of Council navigated an unusual and concerning series of events.
Earlier this week, two very serious allegations were levelled at myself, my fellow councillors and our Town staff.
The first is a claim from Regional Councillor Chris Leahy that a “secret meeting” was held on Oct. 7 in violation of the Municipal Act. I immediately responded to that allegation on Oct. 8, as did Town of Whitby Chief Administrative Officer Matt Gaskell.
As we...
Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2024 01:29 AM
Sustainability improvements are on the way for the West Lynde neighbourhood and its over 7,000 residents, as the area has been selected for the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP).
This initiative, led by the Town of Whitby, the Region of Durham, and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, will introduce a series of sustainability-related improvements in the neighbourhood over the next few years. The goal: to create an action-oriented plan to make the neighbourhood more...
Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2024 02:00 AM
Enter the Town’s Halloween Home Decorating Contest by October 24
Today, the Town of Whitby announces the start of its second annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest.
If you love pumpkins and all things Fall, or if your home has a reputation for being the spookiest spectacle on the block, we are looking for you. Get creative by decorating your windows, lawns, and porches with a Halloween or fall harvest theme and submit a photo by Thursday, October 24 for the chance to win!
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