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.

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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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Whitby Joins the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities

The Town of Whitby is proud to announce it has joined the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities, a Canadian network of 82 municipalities taking action to improve their policies against racism, discrimination, exclusion and intolerance.

Mayor Don Mitchell and the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC) participated in the official signing yesterday, May 6.

“We are committed to building a town where everyone is respected, connected and supported - a place everyone is proud to call home....

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Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit – Whitby Update Live– May 20, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Information being shared from the Metrolinx Engage website. 

Metrolinx and the DSBRT Project Team have heard the Whitby community clearly and have further refined the preliminary design to maintain two-way traffic through the downtown core, to reflect the valuable feedback they've received through our most recent public engagements. Join Metrolinx virtually as they review the newly refined preliminary design – Three-Lane Mixed Traffic Westbound on Thursday, May 20th, 2021. We understand you may...

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Have Your Say: Take a Survey on the Proposed Playground Design at Micklefield Park

What are the most important features of a good playground design? Do you prefer a modern contemporary or nature themed look? Curious to see examples of what those types of designs look like? You can learn answers to these questions and more by visiting Connect Whitby. Here you can have your say on the proposed playground design for the new Micklefield Park to be built in West Whitby on the south side of Micklefield Avenue, east of Lockton Street.

Visit Connect Whitby by May 23 to view...

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Statement from Mayor Mitchell on the National Day of Mourning

The Town of Whitby has lowered flags at its facilities to half-mast today in recognition of the National Day of Mourning.

The National Day of Mourning is observed each year on April 28 in Canada, and many countries around the world, to honour and remember workers who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.

“Today we remember and honour those who have lost their...

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