Whitby Public Library to reopen with restrictions, outdoor gatherings of 25 people and five people indoors to be permitted

Yesterday, Thursday, June 24, the Ontario government announced the entire province – including the Town of Whitby – can enter Step Two of its three-step roadmap to reopen effective Wednesday, June 30 at 12:01 a.m.

The move is based on improvements in key public health and health system indicators, as well as more than 70 per cent of adults having received at least one dose...

Building on the feedback collected from residents through its first two community engagement sessions, the Town of Whitby is now seeking additional input from the community to help finalize its preferred Highway 7/12 Alternative Route in north Whitby.

As part of earlier phases of engagement of this project, residents were asked to rank their preferred alternative route out of a number of options. For this next round of engagement, residents are invited to:

• review the results of the corridor alternatives...

June 21 to 27 is Pollinator Week – a time to celebrate the important role pollinators like bees, birds, bats and butterflies play in our local ecosystem and in supporting global food production.

As a designated Bee City, Whitby is committed to protecting pollinators and their habitat through action and education. As part of that commitment, the Town has planned a number of fun activities and workshops for residents to take part in and learn more about why pollinators matter.

Get involved:

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Did You Know: the Town has two off-leash dog parks? One is located on Cochrane Street and the second is on Jeffery Street. Check out an interactive map of Whitby’s parks and apply the “dogs permitted off-leash” filter to see exact locations.

Dog parks are great places to treat your dog to playtime, social interaction and to burn off some energy. When visiting, residents are reminded to keep good “petiquette” – dog park etiquette – in mind. Read on for tips to make the most of your visit to the dog...