Posted on Monday, March 08, 2021 04:58 AM
Behind the scenes for International Women’s Day
Monday, March 8, 2021 is International Women’s Day. It is an important day to celebrate women's achievements and call for gender equality.
The Town of Whitby is home to a number of strong, inspirational women who are breaking gender stereotypes – working in roles that in the past were once traditionally occupied by men.
Two of these inspirational women are Whitby Fire’s first female Captain, Andrea Lavelle and technology trailblazer Carrie-Ann...
Posted on Thursday, March 04, 2021 06:30 AM
Whitby, March 4, 2021 – Today, the Ontario government announced details of new COVID-19 relief funding for Ontario municipalities, including the Town of Whitby. In follow up to this announcement, Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement:
“Our municipality is pleased to receive an additional $2.23 million in funding, adding to the $3.91 million in funding Whitby received last year from our federal and provincial partners. This investment will help us continue to offset the financial...
Posted on Thursday, March 04, 2021 02:00 AM
Do you know a local star? Are you ready to take the (virtual) stage? The Town’s 2021 call for Whitby Idol applicants has begun!
Between now and Friday, March 26, Whitby youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to apply (as individuals or groups) for Whitby Idol – a showcase for the vocal talents of local youth. Interested youth can apply online at whitby.ca/youthevents.
Auditions will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 8. Select finalists will be invited to record their...
Posted on Monday, March 01, 2021 04:03 AM
Town of Whitby Projects
Projects: 2021 Projects in tendering stage.
Region of Durham Whitby ProjectsProjects: 2021 Projects in tendering stage.
Ministry of Transportation ProjectsBrock Street Bridge Replacement and Highway 401 Improvements
Work will continue on this multi-year construction project. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has advised that two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained on Brock Street during peak periods throughout the majority of the project and that the...
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 02:53 AM
Protecting and maintaining essential service delivery through the pandemic
Last night, at a Special Council meeting, Whitby Town Council approved the Town’s proposed 2021 Budget, concluding the 2021 budget process. The approved budget will result in a 0.55 per cent increase on the total residential bill for Town services or $2.57 per month per household*, helping to keep taxes low during the pandemic, while protecting and maintaining the delivery of the essential services to the community.
The...
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