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Notice of Upcoming Waterfront Parking Lot and Trail Closures
Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 08:51 AM
Federal Government Begins Restoration of West Whitby Pier in January
Residents are advised of upcoming temporary parking lot and trail closures being implemented as a result of restoration work being undertaken by the Federal Government’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada to the West Whitby Pier. The work could start as soon as January 1, 2022 and is expected to be complete by spring 2022.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is completing and fully funding the work to:- strengthen and maintain the...
Changes to Town’s Special Collections Bulky Item Program to Take Effect January 1
Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 08:55 AM
The Town of Whitby would like to advise residents of the following changes to the Town’s Special Collections Bulky Item Program that take effect on Saturday, January 1:
- pickup must now be pre-scheduled online using the Whitby Waste Buddy app which can be downloaded from Google Play or the App Store.
- bulky and metal items will be subject to a $25 collection fee.
Visit whitby.ca/SpecialCollection to learn more.
Schedule a Special Collection for your Bulky and Metal Items$25 per booking of 12 items:
- Box...
Ontario Requires Proof of Vaccination for Ages 12+ to Enter Town Rec Facilities as of December 20
Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 02:08 AM
Enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code required as of January 4
On Friday, December 10, the Ontario government announced new proof of vaccination requirements for Town recreational facilities. Here’s what you need to know:
First, effective Monday, December 20, as required by the Province of Ontario, all patrons 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated, meaning they must have both doses of a two dose vaccine plus 14 days and provide proof of vaccination along with identification on each visit to...
Whitby Sets New Record in Building Construction Value Spurring Local Economic Development
Posted on Monday, December 13, 2021 08:31 AM
Town hits $1 billion in building construction value for permits issued in 2021
Whitby is a great place to live, work and invest. In 2021 alone, the Town of Whitby issued more than 2,687 building permits – representing a new record of more than $1 billion in construction value invested into the community in a single year.
Residential building construction made up more than three-quarters ($805 million) of the 2021 construction value, demonstrating that Whitby continues to be a community of choice...
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Whitby Fire Reminds Residents to Stay Off Ice At Stormwater Ponds
Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 02:02 AM
Residents are reminded to stay off the ice at stormwater ponds (also known as retention ponds). These are not intended for recreational uses, like skating.
To help explain why, Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Acting Fire Chief Mike Matthews issued the following statement:
“The Town is home to 40 plus stormwater management ponds. These ponds can be found throughout Whitby neighbourhoods and are designed to collect runoff from the local storm sewer system. They temporarily hold water, provide...
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