Whitby Dog Park “Petiquette”

Did You Know: the Town has two off-leash dog parks? One is located on Cochrane Street and the second is on Jeffery Street. Check out an interactive map of Whitby’s parks and apply the “dogs permitted off-leash” filter to see exact locations.

Dog parks are great places to treat your dog to playtime, social interaction and to burn off some energy. When visiting, residents are reminded to keep good “petiquette” – dog park etiquette – in mind. Read on for tips to make the most of your visit to the dog...

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Supporting Our Local Businesses

New programs to encourage #ShopLocal and engage Whitby businesses

The Town of Whitby is taking further action to support local businesses as provincial COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift. Some of the key actions being taken include:

Starting today, the Town is encouraging those who have unpaid parking tickets issued during the pandemic to shop at local, independent restaurants and stores to have their ticket cancelled.

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Statement from Mayor Mitchell on Lakeridge Health’s Plan to Build a New Hospital In Durham Region

On May 26, Lakeridge Health announced preliminary steps in the process to select a site for a new acute care hospital with an emergency room being planned for Durham Region. 

Yesterday evening, June 7, 2021, the Whitby Hospital Task Force – a group of community and Town representatives preparing for next steps in the site selection process – also provided an update to Town Council.

“We are pleased to see...

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Construction Project Updates – June

Project Number: T-501-2021, Urban Road Reconstruction Chatsworth Crescent (on Glen Dhu Drive) – Completion July 16, 2021

Works will include removal and replacement of curb/ sidewalk, pulverizing of road followed by new base and top asphalt, driveway and sod restoration.

Works will include removal and replacement of curb/ sidewalk, pulverizing of road followed by new base and top asphalt, driveway and sod...

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Revised Design Concept for New Whitby Sports Complex Based on Community Feedback

More than 2,700 people help shape new design

The Town of Whitby is making a number of important changes to its proposed design for the new Whitby Sports Complex being built on Baldwin Street South – changes are the direct result of feedback collected through one of the Town’s largest community engagements to date.

From March 12 to April 2, more than 2,700 people shared their feedback on three possible design concepts for the complex through an online survey and four virtual engagement sessions.

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