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Share Your Feedback With Metrolinx About The Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Route Design

Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2021 07:21 AM

On Thursday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m. Metrolinx will present an update on their proposed design for the new Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route along Highway 2 in Whitby at a Special Council Meeting.

This transit project proposes approximately 36 kilometres of dedicated transit infrastructure, connecting downtown Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Scarborough.

As an important project that will impact Whitby residents and local businesses, the Town encourages residents to get involved.

Construction Project Updates – April 2021

Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2021 06:39 AM

Town of Whitby Projects

Projects: 2021 Projects in tendering stage.

Region of Durham Whitby Projects

Projects: 2021 Projects in tendering stage.

Ministry of Transportation Projects

D2020-30 Shisko Wetland Construction within the Lynde Shores Conservation Area

Completion August 2021
Work is being done to construct a new wetland – called Shisko – within the Lynde Shores Conservation Area. Wetland construction includes excavation, a fish passage stream and control structure, pond control structure,...

Whitby to Enter Shutdown on April 3: What You Need to Know

Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2021 08:36 AM

Today, Thursday, April 1, the Ontario government announced that the entire province – including the Town of Whitby – will move into a shutdown effective this Saturday, April 3, at 12:01 a.m.

The shutdown will be in place for at least a period of four weeks. The Ontario government will reassess the need for continued shutdowns after that period.

The shutdown includes wide scale measures and restrictions to interrupt the transmission of COVID-19 and variants of concerns. Here’s what you need to know...

Statement from Mayor Don Mitchell on Municipal Priorities Identified in 2021 Provincial Budget

Posted on Friday, March 26, 2021 01:38 AM

Today, Mayor Don Mitchell released the following statement about the 2021 Ontario Budget — Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy.

“We remain committed to supporting our residents and businesses through this pandemic and on a strong economic recovery post-COVID-19. We welcome the continued financial support to address COVID-19-related operating pressures. We also welcome the targeted support for small business, local tourism and broadband infrastructure. We...

Notice of Upcoming Waterfront Trail Closure from South Blair Street to Boundary Road

Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 04:47 AM

Residents are advised of an upcoming multi-month closure to the Whitby Waterfront Trail between South Blair Street and Boundary Road (Intrepid Park). Effective Monday, April 19 the trail will be closed to the public to complete required trail resurfacing, make safety improvements and add additional features. The closure is expected to be in place throughout the spring and ending later this summer (weather-dependent).

View the trail closure map

Improvements to be undertaken include the:

Resurfacing,...

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