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Port Whitby Marina Recognized as a Leader in Environmental Practices

Posted on Friday, May 28, 2021 02:02 AM

Marina awarded diamond elite certification

The Town of Whitby’s Port Whitby Marina has been recognized by Boating Ontario as a leader in environmental practices.

The marina achieved Diamond Elite Certification under Ontario's Clean Marine Eco-Rating Program: an environmental program for Ontario-based marinas and marine businesses.

Port Whitby Marina received the certification after completing a 200-point assessment and achieving a score of over 96 per cent. The marina was recognized for its

Have Your Say: The IDEA Project: Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity

Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021 03:21 AM

Whitby Launches Community Engagement To Learn How Its Service Delivery Can Be More Inclusive And Equitable
Residents invited to have their say until July 7

Is the Town of Whitby’s service delivery inclusive? Does the Town provide service delivery that meets the needs of our diverse community? These are questions the Town is asking the community to help answer as it launches a new project to better understand the current state of diversity, inclusivity and equity in its service delivery.

The project...

Ten Things You Don’t Want to Miss in Whitby This June

Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 07:35 AM

June is one of our favourite months at the Town. It marks and celebrates Pride Month, Bike Month, Recreation and Parks Month, Seniors’ Month, National Indigenous History Month and Local Food Week – and the start of summer! Each year, we look forward to celebrating with our residents.

While the pandemic has changed the way we celebrate, there are many ways to stay connected, and recognize these important awareness months virtually or with our immediate families.

For a full list of Recreation...

Whitby to Begin Phased Reopening of Outdoor Recreation Facilities

Posted on Friday, May 21, 2021 06:41 AM

What You Need to Know

Boat launch and tennis courts to open to the public on May 22

Yesterday, Thursday, May 20, the Ontario government announced a new gradual three-step roadmap to reopen. In addition, the entire province – including the Town of Whitby – can begin to take a cautious approach to reopening select outdoor amenities on Saturday, May 22 at 12:01 a.m. Outdoor gathering limits will also be expanded to five people (who are not in the same household) at this time.

As a result,...

Whitby and Brooklin Farmers’ Markets Opening Soon

Posted on Friday, May 14, 2021 06:36 AM

Shop local, support local

The Whitby Farmers’ Market will be reopening for the 2021 season starting this Wednesday, May 19. After a successful pilot last summer, a new Brooklin Farmers’ Market will run every Saturday starting Saturday, June 12.

Every Wednesday (in Downtown Whitby) and Saturday (in Brooklin) until early October – residents and visitors have the opportunity to safely shop outdoors for fresh local produce, baked goods, unique handmade products and more.

The health and wellbeing...

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