Posted on Monday, February 03, 2025 03:00 AM
Homelessness, healthcare, housing, and addressing the funding gap are Whitby’s focus for 2025
With the Ontario provincial election now underway and federal election on the horizon, the Town encourages residents to learn more about issues impacting Whitby through its new “Advocating For Our Town” webpage.
Whitby is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada. Due to this significant growth and limited financial resources being left to the local level of government, municipalities like Whitby...
Posted on Monday, February 03, 2025 01:30 AM
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Whitby, The Jerk House has been serving up authentic Caribbean cuisine since its establishment in 2022. This family-owned restaurant was founded by father-and-son duo. Born and raised in Jamaica, Richard discovered his passion for cooking and catering through years of preparing meals for family and friends. His dream of bringing people together through good food and laughter became the foundation of The Jerk House.
The restaurant offers a menu rich in traditional...
Posted on Friday, January 31, 2025 05:18 AM
The Ontario Government has announced $19,918,750 in funding to support the expansion of Columbus Road from Country Lane to Ashburn Road in Whitby. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026 and take approximately two years to complete.
The new road will help to ensure that future homes built in the area are connected to reliable road, sidewalk, and bridge infrastructure, supporting economic growth in Whitby and Brooklin.
Investments like this are key to addressing the Town’s housing,...
Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2025 03:00 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 2025. Be sure to subscribe to this Awareness Days and Observances page for updates or visit whitby.ca/calendar to see if there are any virtual or...
Posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 03:43 AM
With the Ontario provincial election called today (January 29), the Town of Whitby is continuing to encourage collaborative action at all levels of government to help bring healthcare closer to home for residents as growth continues.
By 2031, Whitby’s population will have increased to more than 190,000, making increased access to health services, infrastructure, and family doctors more critical than ever. Community and inter-governmental partnerships will be key in addressing growth-related...
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