Posted on Monday, December 13, 2021 08:31 AM
Town hits $1 billion in building construction value for permits issued in 2021
Whitby is a great place to live, work and invest. In 2021 alone, the Town of Whitby issued more than 2,687 building permits – representing a new record of more than $1 billion in construction value invested into the community in a single year.
Residential building construction made up more than three-quarters ($805 million) of the 2021 construction value, demonstrating that Whitby continues to be a community of choice...
Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 02:02 AM
Residents are reminded to stay off the ice at stormwater ponds (also known as retention ponds). These are not intended for recreational uses, like skating.
To help explain why, Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Acting Fire Chief Mike Matthews issued the following statement:
“The Town is home to 40 plus stormwater management ponds. These ponds can be found throughout Whitby neighbourhoods and are designed to collect runoff from the local storm sewer system. They temporarily hold water, provide...
Posted on Friday, December 03, 2021 08:28 AM
Have you ever arrived home from work dreading shovelling your driveway to find a neighbour has already cleared the snow for you? Do you know someone holding a food and toy drive or putting up extra holiday lights to give back this season? These are the feel-good stories that make our Town a community.
We love to hear about or witness acts of kindness and support for the Whitby community. Every kind gesture makes a difference in someone’s day.
Share Your Community Champions StoryWe love hearing...
Posted on Friday, December 03, 2021 02:34 AM
Did you know the Town maintains more the 1,140 lane kilometres of road and 320 kilometres of sidewalk during the winter? Town staff work hard to make our community safe to travel during the winter months by sanding, salting, grooming, plowing and removing snow.
The first snow has fallen with many more snow days to come. Here are five ways you can help Town staff keep you safe and moving this winter:
1. Remove Sports Equipment (Basketball and Hockey Nets) from the RoadMoving your basketball and...
Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 05:12 AM
Tuesday, November 30, is Giving Tuesday. It’s a global movement where residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to give back to show generosity in the communities where they live.
Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Whitby residents,local businesses and not-for-profit organizations continue to experience hardship. You might be surprised to learn that 46 per cent of not-for-profit organizations in Durham Region expect that they cannot sustain their current operations for more...
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