Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 08:19 AM
The Town of Whitby is working to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) in mid 2024. A MAT is a tax imposed by a municipality on the price of transient accommodations in its jurisdiction. Typically applied to hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments, this tax is collected from guests at the time of their booking. The primary purpose of the MAT is to generate additional revenue for the municipality to support various initiatives, such as tourism promotion, tourism infrastructure,...
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 06:12 AM
Whitby, boating season is almost here! Just last week, a commercial tugboat was down at Port Whitby Marina preparing the marina docks for the boating season. Boats are expected to start going in the water in the month of May.
From May 1 to October 31, you can use the Port Whitby Boat Launch for boats and to go kayaking or stand-up paddling along Lake Ontario.
The Whitby Marina reminds you to be safe and responsible when operating a watercraft.
Here’s how to get ready before boating season starts:Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 02:00 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 April 2024. 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 in-person...
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 02:27 AM
The Town of Whitby is starting a multi-year project to refresh and revitalize historic Brock Street, from the exit at Highway 401 all the way north to the CP rail track near Maple Street, and we want to know what matters most to you.
Is it landscaping, a vibrant entertainment space for community events, free public Wi-Fi, smooth sidewalks for strollers and mobility devices, traffic calming measures to ensure a safer street for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists? Or something else?
Have Your SayPosted on Friday, March 22, 2024 02:00 AM
Here is what you need to know ahead of the upcoming long weekend.
Holiday Service ChangesTown Hall and Garden Street Branch in-person and phone services will close at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2.
The Town’s recreational facilities and programming will be impacted as follows:
Town Facility
Open
Closed
Brooklin Community Centre and Library (BCCL)
Open Saturday, March 30
Closed
Friday, March 29
Sunday, March 31
Monday, April 1
Iroquois Park Sports Centre
The...
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