Mayor Elizabeth Roy's Statement on Integrity Commissioner’s Report Findings

Today, the Town of Whitby published the agenda for a Special Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 17.

The agenda includes an Integrity Commissioner’s report titled “Recommendations Regarding Complaints Against Councillors Leahy and Yamada.”

I appreciate the Integrity Commissioner’s thorough and independent report, which concludes that both Councillor Leahy and Councillor Yamada violated the Council Code of Conduct in October 2024 when they made unfounded allegations of racism against me,...

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Town of Whitby Actively Working to Navigate Tariffs

The Town of Whitby is actively working with its partners to navigate the impacts of U.S. imposed tariffs, protect the local economy, and keep jobs.

Businesses and residents are encouraged to visit the Town’s new Tariffs webpage to learn more about:

• Whitby’s response to tariffs,
• available funding and supports for impacted businesses, and
• how residents can help support impacted businesses and identify Products of Canada (made in Canada by Canadians) and Made in Canada goods (more than half of the costs...

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Strength in Every Story: Celebrating Whitby's Women in Business

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women everywhere. In Whitby, we take pride in recognizing the remarkable women who are driving change, fostering innovation, and inspiring others through their entrepreneurial spirit. Today, we celebrate the women in business who have turned their visions into reality, enriching our community and paving the way for future generations. Here are their stories: Amelia Yiu & Stephanie Ostrom - Elm...

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How To Register For Town Summer Camps

Are your kids looking for something fun to do this summer? It’s never too early to start planning. The Town offers a wide variety of recreation programs and summer camps.

Check out all of the camps on ACTIVE Net, and add them to your Wish List now to get ready for the start of Summer Camp registration on Wed. March 26 - 9am for Whitby residents and Wed. April 2 - 9am for Non-residents.

1. Visit whitby.ca/Active.
2. Click the “Register Online”...

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Whitby Ends Use of Social Media Platform X

The Town of Whitby has officially discontinued the use of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) due to growing concerns about the platform’s accountability, direction, and viability as a trusted space for public communication.

X is increasingly being used to spread harmful misinformation and at times discriminatory beliefs. The nature of this content does not align with the Town’s core values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and engagement.

Despite this change, the Town remains...

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