Notice of Public Meeting: Public Meeting - Development-Related Fees

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The Town of Whitby will hold a Statutory Public Meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025 at the Committee of the Whole meeting taking place that evening, to receive and consider public input regarding the enactment of a By-law under Section 7 of the Building Code Act that will change and add new building permit and development related fees. Committee will also receive and consider public input regarding changes to planning and engineering fees.

Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
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Mayor Roy has issued the following statement on the province’s new housing legislation

Today, the Province of Ontario introduced the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 - legislation aimed at accelerating home construction by streamlining provincial permitting and approvals.

As the mother of three adult children who are actively trying to enter the housing market, I understand firsthand how urgent and personal the housing crisis has become for many families.

I support the goal of building more homes, faster, and increasing supply so that housing becomes more...

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Town Launches Final Phase of Engagement to Inform New Traffic Calming Policy

The Town of Whitby is moving into the next and final phase of engagement to help finalize a new Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines for the community - and we want to hear from you.

Traffic calming measures are things like speed humps, raised crosswalks and intersections, mini (neighbourhood) roundabouts, and more intended to slow traffic and support safe roads.

The goal of the new policy and guidelines is to establish a clear and more consistent process for how requests related to traffic calming...

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Get To Know Our 2025 Mayor’s Senior Volunteer Award Winner Eva Reti

Get To Know Our 2025 Mayor’s Senior Volunteer Award Winner Eva Reti

Whitby resident, Eva Reti has been selected as the 2025 Mayor’s Senior Volunteer Award winner. Congratulations, Eva!

Get to know Eva better and understand what motivates her to make a difference in the community.

Q. What motivates you to continue to give back to the community?
A. I’ve always believed that wherever you are and whatever you do, you should leave it a little bit better. That belief has guided me throughout my life....

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Leave a Legacy: Town Promotes Information Campaign to Support Building a New Hospital in Whitby

Residents encouraged to make a lasting impact on the health of future generations of Whitby families.

In recognition of Leave a Legacy Month, the Town of Whitby has updated its hospital webpage with information on how the community can take meaningful action to support the construction of the future new hospital in Whitby announced as part of the larger transformation of the Lakeridge Health system on August 1, 2024.

The Town is working closely in partnership with Lakeridge Health Foundation as...

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