Notice of Lane Restrictions on Rossland Road to Begin October 5

The Town of Whitby would like to advise residents of upcoming lane restrictions and possible delays on Rossland Road between Lake Ridge Road and McQuay Boulevard during the month of October due to road paving.

Starting Monday, October 5, west bound lanes will be restricted to one lane only between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and east bound lanes will be restricted to one lane only between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Electronic information signs will be posted onsite. All lane restrictions are expected to end Friday,...

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Have Your Say: Residents Invited to Provide Feedback on the Proposed Design for a West Whitby Park

The Town of Whitby invites residents to participate in an upcoming virtual Community Open House (COH) being held on connectwhitby.ca between October 13 and October 27. Its purpose: to gather community feedback on the proposed design for a new district park to be built in West Whitby at the northeast corner of Des Newman Boulevard and Whitefish Street.

Features included in the proposed park design include:

• a lighted combination rugby/soccer field;
• pickleball courts;
• a multi-skills court;
• a playground;
• a...

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Whitby Town Council Unanimously Approves Whitby Green Standard

New development standards will create more sustainable communities

 Tonight, Whitby’s Town Council unanimously approved the Whitby Green Standard. This is another step toward creating more sustainable communities and supports Council’s 2019 declaration of a climate change emergency.

The Whitby Green Standard requires developers to consider sustainability when planning and developing new areas of the community. It encourages designated green space, trees, parks, trails and community gathering...

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New Temporary COVID-19 Drive-Through “Pop-Up” Assessment Centre Opens Today in Whitby

Lakeridge Health assessment centre to be located at Heydenshore Pavilion and run until September 26

Today a new, temporary, “pop-up” COVID-19 Assessment Centre opened at the Town of Whitby’s Heydenshore Pavilion (located at 589 Water Street). The drop-in, drive-through option enables residents to receive a COVID-19 test swab right from the comfort of their car.   

Whitby’s temporary “pop-up” COVID-19 Assessment Centre will provide quicker access to COVID-19 tests in addition to Durham Region’s...

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Creating a More Active Community

Henry Street to be Closed on September 27 to Welcome Cyclists and Pedestrians

This Sunday, September 27, Henry Street will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic and open to cyclists and pedestrians. The closure is part of the Town of Whitby’s Bike Month celebrations, which aim to encourage the use of active forms of transportation, such as walking and cycling.

Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on September 27, Henry Street will be closed to all vehicles between Victoria Street and north of Highway 401 and...

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