Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2023 04:00 AM
Facility construction anticipated to begin later this year
The process to design and construct the new Whitby Sports Complex has reached another important milestone as earlier this week Town Council authorized staff to proceed with obtaining bids from prequalified contractors for the construction of the new facility. Construction of the new sports complex is on track to begin later this year, with an anticipated opening in late-2025.
The amenities planned to be part of the future facility include:Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 08:21 AM
Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Receives Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada for Lifesaving Equipment
Whitby Fire and Emergency Services (WFES) responders are now even better equipped to handle emergencies and keep Whitby safe thanks to a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada. The Foundation awarded WFES $47,634 to purchase Solo Rescue Decon washers.
“We are extremely grateful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada and our local...
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 03:35 AM
Providing more seamless service delivery to Whitby residents
The Town of Whitby is pleased to announce that Mike Hickey has been appointed Whitby’s new Fire Chief. Chief Hickey’s appointment came into effect following a Special Council Meeting held last night.
Chief Hickey brings 24 years of experience with the Whitby Fire Department to this new position. He started as a volunteer firefighter with the Town in May 1998 and was hired as a full-time firefighter in May of 2000. He progressed and...
Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 05:00 AM
A Whitby street has been renamed to honour the late Jim Flaherty who served as both an MP and MPP in the community, and as Canada’s Minister of Finance. Signs to rename the portion of Gordon Street north of Victoria Street to Jim Flaherty Street were installed on February 16, 2023, officially changing the name.
The change was requested by Abilities Centre and supported by the Town of Whitby to recognize Flaherty and his instrumental role in establishing Abilities Centre, which serves people...
Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 02:54 AM
Town Launches Engagement to Create New Whitby Community Strategic Plan
What’s your vision for Whitby? What do you think makes the Town unique? What are your top priorities for the community? The Town of Whitby and Council Members are working together to create a new Community Strategic Plan to help make Whitby an even better place to live, work, and play – and want to hear from you.
Once complete, the Plan will provide a shared Vision, Goals, and Objectives for how Town staff and Council will...
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