Statement From Whitby Mayor Roy in support of Bill 5

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement related to Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022.

“Last night, Whitby Council voted to endorse Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022.

Whitby joins approximately 30 municipal councils in Ontario that have voted to support this important bill.

Currently, there is no process to remove municipal politicians from office, even if serious acts of harassment and abuse are committed and...

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Whitby Celebrates Earth Week With A Tree Planting

Today, to kick off Earth Week, The Town of Whitby, LEAF and Elexicon Energy unveiled a symbolic tree at Elexicon Energy’s Whitby office, located on Taunton Road.

The tree was planted as part of Whitby's LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program, which is sponsored by Elexicon Energy. It represents all three partners’ commitment to a greener future.

The LEAF program offers residents and businesses expert advice, delivery, and planting at a subsidized price. Participants get a consultation with a...

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The Top Things You Need to Know When Upgrading Your Backyard - 2023

As the weather warms up many are thinking about ways to improve their backyard spaces. If you are looking to upgrade your own backyard space, here are the top things you need to know.

Sitting out on the deck and soaking up the sun – what could be better? Just like you plan where to place your patio furniture on your deck, you need to plan exactly where your deck goes before you build it. The Town has regulations around deck sizes and setbacks. For example, if you're...

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Have Your Say on Public Art in Whitby

What type of public art do you enjoy or want more of in Whitby? Where do you want to see public art in the community? The Town of Whitby is creating a new Public Art Policy to guide where and what type of public art should be located in our community – and wants to hear from you!

Once complete, the new Public Art Policy will provide a standardized process to support and grow public art projects in Whitby. As a key action item in Whitby’s Culture Plan, the policy will play a role in helping to...

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Green & Frugal: Your Source for Low Waste Sustainable Body Care Products

Implementing lifestyle changes with an eye for sustainability is easy at Green & Frugal, makers of green, low waste body care products. With a quaint shop located in Downtown Whitby, Green & Frugal features vegan, synthetic-free and cruelty-free products which are handcrafted, plastic-free, refillable and are created with low waste production methods.

Founded by owner Tara Holguin, Green & Frugal quickly grew from its origins as a side hustle to a bustling business with three locations, thanks in...

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