Reminder: Final Tax Bill for 2020 Due on September 24

Residents are reminded that the final instalment of the 2020 Final Tax Billing is due on Thursday, September 24, 2020. This billing applies to all residential, farmland, pipeline and managed forest properties.

The final tax bills were mailed to property owners the last week of July 2020. If you did not receive a tax bill and you are responsible for payment, please contact the Tax Division at 905.430.4304 or 905.668.5803 to obtain the necessary information.

Please note that payments not received by...

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Town Welcomes Amazon to Whitby

New 354,000 square-foot delivery station to create hundreds of local jobs

The Town of Whitby is pleased to announce that Amazon.com, Inc. has opened a new delivery station in the community.

The 354,000 square-foot facility, located at 1555 Wentworth Street in south Whitby, opened earlier this week and will create hundreds of new, permanent, full-time and part-time jobs.

“On behalf of Whitby Council, I am pleased to welcome Amazon to our Town,” said Mayor Don Mitchell. “This new delivery station...

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What You Need to Know This Labour Day Holiday Long Weekend

The Labour Day Holiday will look a little different this year due to COVID-19 – here is what you need to know leading up the final long weekend of the summer:

Parks, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation Facilities

While enjoying parks, trails and other outdoor recreation facilities, stay safe by always maintaining a distance of two metres or six feet between yourself and any person outside your household or social circle.

Splash Pads and Playgrounds

The Town’s playgrounds and splash pads remain open....

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Statement From Mayor Don Mitchell

Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement regarding today’s Durham Regional Police Services announcement about the July 29, 2020 assault on a Whitby woman:

“I commend Chief Martin and the Durham Regional Police Services for their arrest in this brutal and senseless attack that forever changed the lives of one of our residents and her family. Thank you for your dedication, your expertise and your commitment to keeping our Town safe. Sincere thanks to the community and media for your...

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Town of Whitby to Receive $2.75 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding

Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced COVID-19 relief funding for Ontario municipalities, including the Town of Whitby. In follow up to this announcement, Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement:

“The Town of Whitby is pleased to today receive a $2.75 million funding commitment from our federal and provincial partners. This funding will help to offset the local cost impacts of COVID-19 on essential service delivery to our community. We look forward to our continued...

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