Council Highlights - April 2025

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

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Whitby Sports Complex - Construction In Action Spotlight - April 2025

From pour to pride - big moves are happening at the future Whitby Sports Complex. The concrete for one of two arena ice pads is officially in! Our team was on-site to catch this exciting milestone in action.

Mayor Roy and Whitby Council Members tour the Whitby Sports Complex construction site on April 16, 2025
Thank you to the all-star crew who paved the way with skill, hustle, and precision - pouring, raking, leveling, and finishing the large amount of concrete needed to complete the slab...

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Whitby Moves to Strengthen Procurement Rules to Support Canadian and Local Businesses Amid Tariffs

The Town of Whitby is actively taking steps to navigate and minimize the impacts of U.S. imposed tariffs on Canadian and local businesses. 

Last night (April 14), Whitby Town Council unanimously supported amendments to the Town’s procurement by-law, which will go to Regular Council for approval on April 28. The updates to the by-law prioritize the purchase of goods and services from Canadian suppliers whenever possible and restricts U.S. businesses from bidding on Town contracts. The changes build...

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Cedar Tree Therapy: Supporting Mental Wellness in Whitby and Beyond

Cedar Tree Therapy, located in the heart of Brooklin at 28 Princess Street, Unit #102, was founded with a clear and compassionate mission: to make mental health care more accessible, timely, and supportive. For founder and Occupational Therapist, Dana Etherington, creating a space where individuals could easily access the help they need was a personal and professional priority:

My motivation for creating Cedar Tree Therapy was to make accessing mental health care straightforward and timely. I...

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A Seat At The Table: Recipes and Stories from Whitby Neighbours

April is Diversity Month, to celebrate, the Town of Whitby, in partnership with the Town’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC), invites residents to contribute to A Seat At The Table, a virtual community cookbook celebrating the diverse cultures and traditions that make Whitby a vibrant and inclusive place to live.

All recipes will be featured on the Seat At The Table: Recipes and Stories from Whitby Neighbours Connect Whitby page. The recipe page will remain open for submissions and...

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