Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 01:19 AM
Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement related to Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022.
“Last night, Whitby Council voted to endorse Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022.
Whitby joins approximately 30 municipal councils in Ontario that have voted to support this important bill.
Currently, there is no process to remove municipal politicians from office, even if serious acts of harassment and abuse are committed and...
Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2023 03:30 AM
What type of public art do you enjoy or want more of in Whitby? Where do you want to see public art in the community? The Town of Whitby is creating a new Public Art Policy to guide where and what type of public art should be located in our community – and wants to hear from you!
Once complete, the new Public Art Policy will provide a standardized process to support and grow public art projects in Whitby. As a key action item in Whitby’s Culture Plan, the policy will play a role in helping to...
Posted on Monday, April 03, 2023 02:30 AM
Implementing lifestyle changes with an eye for sustainability is easy at Green & Frugal, makers of green, low waste body care products. With a quaint shop located in Downtown Whitby, Green & Frugal features vegan, synthetic-free and cruelty-free products which are handcrafted, plastic-free, refillable and are created with low waste production methods.
Founded by owner Tara Holguin, Green & Frugal quickly grew from its origins as a side hustle to a bustling business with three locations, thanks in...
Posted on Friday, March 31, 2023 04:00 PM
Hello, Whitby! My monthly newsletter aims to keep residents informed about what’s happening in our town and encourage more 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
What's happening at council?Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2023 09:15 AM
Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement related to Ontario’s 2023 Budget released today, March 23, without funding for a proposed Durham hospital:
“I am extremely disappointed that Ontario’s 2023 Budget released today does not include the planning grant required to support a new hospital in Durham Region. This is completely unacceptable.
More than a year has passed since Lakeridge Health announced an independent, expert panel had selected a site in Whitby as the preferred...
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