Metrolinx is seeking community engagement on the proposed design of a new rapid-transit bus route along Highway 2 (Dundas Street) through Whitby to connect Toronto (Ellesmere Road) and Oshawa. 

On Friday, November 20, the Ontario government announced that municipalities within the Durham Region Public Health Unit – including the Town of Whitby – will move to the Red-Control Level of the provincial Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. The change is effective as of 12:01 a.m. on Monday, November 23.

At the Red-Control Level, broader-scale measures and restrictions, across multiple sectors, have been put in effect to control the transmission of COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know:

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The Town of Whitby is pleased to announce the appointment of Fuwing Wong, as the new Commissioner of Financial Services and Treasurer, effective December 7.

As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) with more than 25 years in finance, in both the public and private sectors, Mr. Wong adds a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Town’s senior leadership team.

Joining the Town from his recent position as Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance for the Town...

Effective 12:01 a.m. this coming Monday, November 23, Whitby will move to the Red-Control Level of the Ontario government’s Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. What this means is that residents are now being asked to stay home as much as possible, except for essential reasons, like groceries. It also means that further restrictions are being placed on our local businesses. The Province is encouraging any business with questions about the impacts of this announcement to call 1.855.216.3090 or...

Town to be transformed by 100,000 vibrant lights 

 Whitby is getting transformed by approximately 100,000 twinkling lights this holiday season. Starting November 27 through mid-January residents can experience a magical winter wonderland by visiting Grass Park, Celebration Square and Whitby Civic Park. Glowing art and interactive light installations will be on display as Whitby Lights the Night. Visitors to Whitby’s two downtown cores will notice a winter festival of lights and stars lining...