Town Announces Celebrating Youth Award Winners

Celebrate the giving spirit of Whitby youth

Seventeen Whitby youth have been selected as this year’s Celebrating Youth Award winners in recognition of their outstanding leadership and positive contributions to the community. 

Together, this year’s award winners were recognized for:

• volunteering for school councils and events;
• participating as positive role models within school teams;
• fundraising and volunteering for organizations like The Denise House, Footprints, 4 Autism, Durham Regional Police...

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Mayor Elizabeth Roy’s Statement On A Campaign To Bring A New Hospital To Durham

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Mayor Roy has issued the following statement on the launch of a new advocacy campaign:

Today, we launched the next step in our advocacy to bring a new hospital to Durham Region.

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From Corporate to Empowerment: The Rise of My Empowered Living

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, Uchechi Ezurike-Bosse stands out as a guiding force, dedicated to helping individuals break barriers and thrive in their personal and professional lives. Her remarkable transition from a demanding corporate job to a successful business strategist, author, publisher, and mentor is a testament to her unwavering commitment to empowering others to achieve their goals.

Uchechi's entrepreneurial adventure began within the confines of a corporate role, where...

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Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - February 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

My newsletter is now available as an email subscription!

I’m thrilled to share that, starting this month, my newsletter is available as an email subscription, as well as continuing to appear on the Town of Whitby’s website. By...

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Town to Invest $2.5 Million of Housing Accelerator Funds to Support Downtown Residential Development

Whitby Town Council has approved $2.5 million – or ten per cent – of its Federal Housing Accelerator Fund grant received to be used toward projects that spur residential development in Downtown Whitby.

The funding will be made available through the Town’s existing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), a program aimed at supporting local businesses and stimulating new investment in Downtown Whitby. Partial Development Charge Exemptions will be provided for High Density Residential and Mixed-use...

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