Whitby, Have Your Say on an Important Metrolinx Project

Metrolinx is seeking community engagement on the proposed design of a new rapid-transit bus route along Highway 2 (Dundas Street) through Whitby to connect Toronto (Ellesmere Road) and Oshawa. 

This project will impact our residents and businesses. The Town encourages you to share your thoughts with Metrolinx and let them know what you want to see from this project. For example, what do you think about closing a portion of Downtown Whitby to vehicular traffic to create a “Transit Mall”?  

Whitby Moves to Red-Control Level for COVID-19 on Monday, November 23: What You Need to Know

On Friday, November 20, the Ontario government announced that municipalities within the Durham Region Public Health Unit – including the Town of Whitby – will move to the Red-Control Level of the provincial Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. The change is effective as of 12:01 a.m. on Monday, November 23.

At the Red-Control Level, broader-scale measures and restrictions, across multiple sectors, have been put in effect to control the transmission of COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know:

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Town Announces Fuwing Wong as Commissioner of Financial Services and Treasurer

The Town of Whitby is pleased to announce the appointment of Fuwing Wong, as the new Commissioner of Financial Services and Treasurer, effective December 7.

As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) with more than 25 years in finance, in both the public and private sectors, Mr. Wong adds a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Town’s senior leadership team.

Joining the Town from his recent position as Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance for the Town...

Statement from Mayor Mitchell on Whitby's Move to the Red-Control Level for COVID-19

Effective 12:01 a.m. this coming Monday, November 23, Whitby will move to the Red-Control Level of the Ontario government’s Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. What this means is that residents are now being asked to stay home as much as possible, except for essential reasons, like groceries. It also means that further restrictions are being placed on our local businesses. The Province is encouraging any business with questions about the impacts of this announcement to call 1.855.216.3090 or...