Whitby Council Highlights - June 2025

Council highlights gives an overview of important decisions, discussions, and agenda items from Whitby Council meetings. The goal is to give residents a snapshot of the meetings. More information, including Council meeting minutes, can be found at whitby.ca/CouncilCalendar

You’re Invited: Centre Ward Town Hall Meeting to be Held June 25

Have a question or comment that you’d like to share with Centre Ward Councillor Niki Lundquist and Regional Councillor Maleeha Shahid?

Don’t miss your chance to connect and talk about local matters during an upcoming Town Hall meeting.

Here are the details: What: Centre Ward Town Hall Meeting
Hosted by: Centre Ward Councillor Niki Lundquist and Regional Councillor Maleeha Shahid
When: Wednesday, June 25 – at 7 p.m.
Where: Whitby Town Hall, Council Chambers (575 Rossland Road East)

Hope to see you there! For...

Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Conducts Water Rescue Training Ahead of Summer Season

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Whitby Fire recruits practice vital water rescue techniques at the Whitby waterfront.

As part of ongoing emergency preparedness, thirteen firefighter recruits from Whitby Fire and Emergency Services recently completed intensive water rescue training at the Whitby waterfront. The training ensures first responders are equipped with the latest life-saving techniques – just in time for the busy summer season on the water.

New Public Art Installation ‘Flutter’ Coming to Thickson Road

A vibrant new public art installation is coming to Thickson Road between Dundas Street and Nichol Avenue, adding beauty and character to one of Whitby’s key corridors.

After gathering community feedback on three shortlisted design concepts earlier this year, a jury has selected the winning design Flutter — a captivating sculptural installation featuring artistic representations of butterflies. Created by Ontario-based artist Nicolas Crombach, Flutter was selected for its imaginative design and...

Mayor Roy’s Open Letter On Electing Four Regional Councillors By Ward

I want to take a moment to follow up on a May 28 media release from the Town that shares a recent change approved by Whitby Council: starting in 2026, we’ll be electing our four regional councillors by ward instead of at large.

A lot of misinformation has been shared about this issue and its important to make sure residents have the facts.

Whitby isn’t the small town it used to be. We’re growing fast, and our governance model needs to keep up. Electing regional councillors by ward will:

• Give every...