Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 08:00 PM
Mayor Don Mitchell shared the following statement regarding Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 (March 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update) released on March 25, 2020, by Finance Minister Rod Philips.
“Knowing the health and well-being of our residents is our top priority, I was pleased to see a number of supports to assist municipalities included in Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding To COVID-19. This reinforces how important it is for all levels of government to work together.
A number of...
Posted on Monday, March 23, 2020 12:30 AM
In follow up to the Special Council Meeting held today, March 23, Mayor Don Mitchell shared the following:
“In light of COVID-19, this evening Council approved a number of measures to provide tax relief to residents and local businesses.
These measures include a two-month grace period (or 60-day tax deferral) on the April tax instalment with no penalty or interest charged for May or June. Additionally, the first instalment of the final billing scheduled for June will be delayed to July. We will...
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 07:30 PM
In light of recent developments related to COVID-19, the Town of Whitby is taking additional measures to support its residents and local businesses.
“The situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve and change by the hour,” said Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell. “In this time of uncertainty, we want our residents and local businesses to know that we care and are here for them. That is why we are implementing some changes to our services to make things easier for our community.”
The services changes being...
Posted on Sunday, March 15, 2020 02:30 AM
On March 14, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 in Whitby was confirmed. In light of this recent development, Town of Whitby, Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement:
“We have just learned that of the seven positive COVID-19 cases currently being monitored by the Durham Region Health Department, one is a Whitby resident. We understand that they have been discharged from Lakeridge Health Oshawa and remain in self-isolation. We wish them a speedy recovery.
The health and well-being of our...
Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2020 06:15 PM
On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 (also known as the 2019 novel coronavirus) as a pandemic.
In follow-up to the statement issued earlier today by Whitby Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Matt Gaskell related to Town of Whitby facility closures, Mayor Don Mitchell shared the following:
“Council understands that the temporary facility closures announced today will cause inconvenience and upset for many Whitby residents. We appreciate the patience of all residents during...
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