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Raising the (chocolate) bar in Downtown Whitby: One More Cocoa
Posted on Monday, February 06, 2023 01:30 AM
At the start of the pandemic, some people completed puzzles, others learned to bake bread; Kenesha Lewis, however, became a chocolatier and went on to open her own chocolate shop in Downtown Whitby: One More Cocoa.
Inspired by an old Caribbean proverb, “One One Cocoa, Full Basket”, meaning one step at a time, One More Cocoa was born out of owner, Kenesha Lewis’ heritage, memories, and pure love of chocolate. The store offers handmade, gourmet chocolate bars in over 18 flavours with a mix of...
Mayor and Council Welcome New Condo Community to Downtown Whitby - February 2023
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2023 08:59 AM
Station No. 3 is the downtown’s biggest development in decades
Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy and Members of Council are celebrating the unveiling of a new condo community in downtown Whitby.
On Friday, Brookfield Residential hosted a ribbon cutting for Station No. 3, a six-storey, mixed-use condominium at the corner of Brock and Colborne Streets.
The project is the biggest development to come to downtown Whitby in more than 30 years.
“We have waited a long time for this milestone,” Roy says....
February 2023 - Awareness Days and Observances
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 03:57 AM
Whitby Town Council and staff recognize and value the contributions of the diverse communities that make our Town so unique and special. We also observe national and internationally recognized days and historical events. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Whitby.
Read on to see a list of awareness days and observances for February 2023. Be sure to subscribe to this page for updates or visit whitby.ca/calendar to see if there are any virtual or in-person events planned to...
Whitby Council Reaffirms Support For New Hospital Location
Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 06:13 AM
Whitby, January 31, 2023 – Last night, Whitby Council reaffirmed its support for a new hospital in Durham Region to be located in Whitby.
In January 2022, Lakeridge Health announced that a Site Selection Independent Expert Panel had selected a site in Whitby -- south of Highway 407, west of Highway 412, east of Lake Ridge Road and north of Highway 7/Winchester Road -- as the preferred location for a proposed new Durham hospital.
Yesterday, Whitby Council voted unanimously in favour of motion that...
The Top Ways to Celebrate Family Day 2023
Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 03:00 AM
On Monday, February 20, make new memories with your loved ones with one (or all) of the following activities:
1. Attend Whitby’s Family Day EventMake memories during the Town’s Family Day event on February 20. Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Iroquois Park Sports Centre for face painting, a balloon artist, music, and more! Don’t forget to share your photos with us by tagging @TownofWhitby on Facebook or Twitter using #WhitbyFamilyDay. Thank you to our sponsors Gerdau and Mattamy Homes.
2. Enjoy...Contact Us
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