Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - November 2024

Hello, Whitby! My monthly newsletter keeps residents informed about what’s happening in our town and encourages engagement and communication. I’m always open to hearing your feedback! Email mayor@whitby.ca or call 905-430-4300 ext. 2203 to connect with me. -- Elizabeth Roy

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Mayor Roy’s Statement announcing $5.4 million in funding from Ontario’s Building Faster Fund

I am pleased to announce the Town of Whitby will receive $5.4 million through Ontario’s Building Faster Fund, in recognition of reaching 80 per cent of our annual housing target in 2023.

This funding will help the Town continue investing in infrastructure that enables housing and supports community growth.

Whitby recorded 1,159 new housing units in 2023, representing 88 per cent of the target of 1,320 units assigned by the province.

Housing unit refers to new home construction starts, additional...

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Durham Region Municipalities Raise 4239 Pounds of Food to Fight Local Hunger

The Region of Durham and area municipalities are proud to announce they have collectively raised food and funds equivalent to more than 12,200 meals for those in need, during Hunger Action Month in September.  

Hunger is an important issue that affects residents from across the Region. As Durham Region continues to rapidly grow and food prices increase, more people are experiencing homelessness and/or using food banks and related services than ever before.

Food and monetary donations were made by...

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Whitby Council Highlights - October 2024

Council highlights gives an overview of important decisions, discussions, and agenda items from Whitby Council meetings. The goal is to give residents a snapshot of the meetings. More information, including Council meeting minutes, can be found at whitby.ca/CouncilCalendar

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Open Letter from Mayor Roy to Whitby Residents - October 10, 2024

Dear, Whitby,

Thank you for your patience this week, as members of Council navigated an unusual and concerning series of events.

Earlier this week, two very serious allegations were levelled at myself, my fellow councillors and our Town staff.

The first is a claim from Regional Councillor Chris Leahy that a “secret meeting” was held on Oct. 7 in violation of the Municipal Act. I immediately responded to that allegation on Oct. 8, as did Town of Whitby Chief Administrative Officer Matt Gaskell.

As we...

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