Open Letter from Mayor Roy to Whitby Residents - October 10, 2024

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.

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Thanksgiving Holiday 2024 – What’s Open/Closed

With Thanksgiving on October 14, here’s a look at what Town amenities and services are open or closed.

The Town’s parks, trails and many outdoor recreation facilities are open to enjoy. While visiting our parks, please do your part to help keep our outdoor spaces as beautiful as they were when you found them by putting waste in its place or taking home what you bring. For a complete list of outdoor amenities available to enjoy, visit whitby.ca/Parks.

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Whitby’s West Lynde Neighbourhood Chosen For Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP)

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...

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Halloween 2024 - Calling All Spooktacular Homes In Whitby

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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CAO Statement Regarding October 7th Council Meeting

Matt Gaskell, the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Whitby has released the following statement in response to false allegations and misinformation that was released today by a member of Whitby Town Council:

During the October 7th Council meeting, Council took a brief recess when Councillor Leahy refused to apologize or leave the meeting after making comments about members of Council which were considered inappropriate. Recessing a meeting when passions are running high to allow time...

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