Community grants and Lead Cause grants available for local causes

The Town is inviting local community and non-profit organizations that contribute to Whitby as a vibrant and caring community to apply for the Town’s 2022 Community Development Grant Programs.

Application deadlines for the Town’s 2022 Lead Cause grants (each up to $25,000) are as follows:

• Mayor’s Fundraiser due by October 31, 2021
• Mayor’s Golf Tournament due by March 31, 2022

Community grants of up to $5,000 can be applied for...

The Town of Whitby is seeking community feedback as it explores new rules and regulations for fishing along Whitby’s waterfront.

Feedback collected will help the Town to better understand residents’ overall interest in fishing, where and if it should take place, as well as any community concerns associated with fishing.

Get Involved

Whether you like to fish or have concerns with noise, safety or garbage related to fishing – now is the time to have your say on the future of fishing in the Town. Here’s...

Did you know September 19 to 25 is National Forest Week and Wednesday, September 22 is National Tree Day? As a Tree City of the World, the Town plans to celebrate and invites residents to get involved and learn more about trees and sustainability.

Here’s how:

Attend A Tree Identification Webinar

Can’t tell a pine from a poplar? Think you know the colour of a paper birch tree’s bark? Join the Town’s own Jade Schofield, Project Manager of Sustainability and Climate Change, on Wednesday, September 22,...

Proof required for those age 12 years old and up 

The Town of Whitby is advising residents that effective Wednesday, September 22, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required to enter the following Town facilities as part of Ontario’s Proof of Vaccination Policy:

• Iroquois Park Sports Centre
• Brooklin Community Centre (excluding the Brooklin Branch of the Public Library)
• McKinney Centre
• Luther Vipond Arena
• Whitby Civic Recreation Complex
• Whitby 55+ Centre

As required by the Province, all...