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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Learn About the New Sir William Stephenson Statue

Did you know: a bronze statue of Sir William Stephenson has been installed in Celebration Square at the Whitby Public Library?

Award-winning Canadian sculptor Ruth Abernethy created the bronze statue to commemorate the life and legacy of Sir William Stephenson and tell the story of his ties to Whitby. Additional statue busts of Sir William Stephenson were also installed at Intrepid Park and Sir William Stephenson Public School.

We invite you to learn more about the statue and the story behind...

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Port Whitby Marina Recognized as a Leader in Environmental Practices

Marina awarded diamond elite certification

The Town of Whitby’s Port Whitby Marina has been recognized by Boating Ontario as a leader in environmental practices.

The marina achieved Diamond Elite Certification under Ontario's Clean Marine Eco-Rating Program: an environmental program for Ontario-based marinas and marine businesses.

Port Whitby Marina received the certification aftercompleting a 200-point assessment and achieving a score ofover 96 per cent. The marina was recognized for its commitment to reduce...

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Have Your Say: The IDEA Project: Whitby's Journey to Inclusivity

Whitby Launches Community Engagement To Learn How Its Service Delivery Can Be More Inclusive And Equitable
Residents invited to have their say until July 7

Is the Town of Whitby’s service delivery inclusive? Does the Town provide service delivery that meets the needs of our diverse community? These are questions the Town is asking the community to help answer as it launches a new project to better understand the current state of diversity, inclusivity and equity in its service delivery.

The...

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Take a Virtual Whitby Fire Safety Academy Course Today

Whitby Fire and Emergency Services is offering free virtual fire safety training programs for residents of all ages. From introducing children to fire safety, to education on distracted driving, to what business owners and superintendents need to know, a variety of webinars are available for viewing at a time of your choice.

Click a course below to learn more:

Distracted Driving webinar

Learn tips and tricks to help stay alert and safe behind the wheel. Learn about what distracted driving looks...

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