Mayor Elizabeth Roy’s Statement on Midway Progress Update for Whitby’s Community Strategic Plan

More family physicians, housing, and community partnerships to support those in need part of the action items already underway

Mayor Elizabeth Roy has released the following statement sharing a mid-way progress update on the implementation of Whitby’s 2023 to 2026 Community Strategic Plan:

 When I ran for mayor in 2022, I made a promise to introduce a Community Strategic Plan -- something our town has been without for over 20 years.

Today, we are half-way through the implementation of the result of...

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Whitby Advocates For Local Priorities

Homelessness, healthcare, housing, and addressing the funding gap are Whitby’s focus for 2025

With the Ontario provincial election now underway and federal election on the horizon, the Town encourages residents to learn more about issues impacting Whitby through its new  “Advocating For Our Town” webpage.

Whitby is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada. Due to this significant growth and limited financial resources being left to the local level of government, municipalities like Whitby...

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The Jerk House: Bringing Jamaican Flavours to Whitby’s Table

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Whitby, The Jerk House has been serving up authentic Caribbean cuisine since its establishment in 2022. This family-owned restaurant was founded by father-and-son duo. Born and raised in Jamaica, Richard discovered his passion for cooking and catering through years of preparing meals for family and friends. His dream of bringing people together through good food and laughter became the foundation of The Jerk House.

The restaurant offers a menu rich in traditional...

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Province Invests Nearly $20 million to Support New Roads and Homes in Whitby

The Ontario Government has announced $19,918,750 in funding to support the expansion of Columbus Road from Country Lane to Ashburn Road in Whitby. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026 and take approximately two years to complete. 

The new road will help to ensure that future homes built in the area are connected to reliable road, sidewalk, and bridge infrastructure, supporting economic growth in Whitby and Brooklin.

Investments like this are key to addressing the Town’s housing,...

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Partnering to Support Healthcare Closer to Home

With the Ontario provincial election called today (January 29), the Town of Whitby is continuing to encourage collaborative action at all levels of government to help bring healthcare closer to home for residents as growth continues. 

By 2031, Whitby’s population will have increased to more than 190,000, making increased access to health services, infrastructure, and family doctors more critical than ever. Community and inter-governmental partnerships will be key in addressing growth-related...

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