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COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments and Information

Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2021 10:26 AM

Visit Durham Region Public Health for vaccine information including which priority groups are currently identified and booking an appointment. NOTE: appointments and vaccination locations are managed by Durham Region Public Health.

Learn more about COVID-19 Vaccines from Durham Region

Vaccination Scam Concerning Individuals Claiming to be Town Employees

Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2021 10:20 AM

The Town is advising residents of a COVID-19 vaccination scam concerning individuals claiming to be Town employees. The Town has received a number of reports from concerned residents of calls they have received from individuals asking them to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination and immediately pay a reservation deposit. These calls are NOT coming from the Town of Whitby.

The Town does not have a role in the booking of vaccinations. Any calls of this nature should be reported to Durham...

Whitby to Lower Flags at Town Hall in Honour of Lives Lost During COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2021 09:05 AM

Last night, Whitby Town Council paused for a moment of silence to honour those who have lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year.

This Thursday, March 11, the Town will join other municipalities across the region in lowering the flags at town hall to mark the National Day of Observance for COVID-19.

“The pandemic has impacted all of us. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the first case of COVID-19 in our Town, we must remember all who have suffered and,...

Whitby Women Choose to Challenge

Posted on Monday, March 08, 2021 04:58 AM

Behind the scenes for International Women’s Day

Monday, March 8, 2021 is International Women’s Day. It is an important day to celebrate women's achievements and call for gender equality.

The Town of Whitby is home to a number of strong, inspirational women who are breaking gender stereotypes – working in roles that in the past were once traditionally occupied by men.

Two of these inspirational women are Whitby Fire’s first female Captain, Andrea Lavelle and technology trailblazer Carrie-Ann Williamson,...

Whitby Extends COVID-19 Supports for Local Businesses

Posted on Friday, March 05, 2021 08:16 AM

Expedited outdoor patio process and downtown parking supports continue

The Town of Whitby is extending some of its COVID-19 related supports for local businesses as provincial restrictions related to the pandemic continue. Supports include:

Expedited Approval of Outdoor Patios

With spring fast approaching and Whitby now in the Red-Control Level, the Town is once again helping to make it easier for local businesses to expand or reopen outdoor patios by waiving application fees and extending the...

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