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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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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