Limited Parking and Restricted Access to Whitby Waterfront – December 3 to 12

Whitby residents are advised of restricted access to the Whitby waterfront from Thursday, December 3, 2020 to Saturday, December 12, 2020 due to filming by Phoenix Productions Inc.

Below is the schedule of filming dates and restricted locations:

• Thursday, December 3 to Saturday, December 12: main pier and Old Pump House parking lots will be closed
• Sunday, December 6 to Friday, December 11: a portion of Lake Park and Water Street (south side) will be off limits

To ensure public parking is available...

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Celebrate the Giving Spirit of Whitby Youth

Town announces twenty-seven Celebrating Youth Award Winners

Twenty-seven Whitby youth were recognized at the 2020 Celebrating Youth Awards last night at a virtual awards ceremony held in recognition of their outstanding leadership and positive contributions to the community.

“Our young people continue to make Whitby a better place by volunteering their time and talents at school and with community service groups. We should all be inspired to see their spirit of giving continue despite the...

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Shop Local This Holiday Season

12 Days of Local Holiday Shopping supporting local businesses 

This holiday season, every dollar spent locally will help make a positive difference to local businesses who are dealing with the ongoing impacts of the pandemic.

That’s why the Town of Whitby and Downtown Whitby Business Improvement Area (BIA) have partnered up to launch ‘12 Days of Local Holiday Shopping’; to encourage residents to find that perfect gift while supporting locally-owned businesses.

For every $100 spent locally, $70 is...

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Celebrate the Holiday Season the Whitby Way

While the Town isn’t holding its annual community events such as the Tree Lighting and Christmas in the Square, we can still come together as a community this holiday season to support each other by:

Whitby Fire and Emergency Services is partnering with Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) on its annual Food and Toy Drive. Now through Christmas Eve, residents can drop off non-perishable food items and unwrapped toys at any fire station or DRPS division in...

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Town Acknowledges International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

The Town of Whitby proclaimed November Women Abuse Prevention Month and today acknowledges International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 

In the 2020 Community Survey residents told us the number one reason they would recommend Whitby as a place to live is because they perceive it as a safe community. Even the safest communities are not immune to violence; there are on occasion random and senseless violent attacks. Earlier this year, local survivor Kimberley was the victim of one...

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