Advocating For Local Priorities as Growth Continues

Homelessness, healthcare, housing, and addressing the funding gap are Whitby’s focus for 2025

Whitby is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada. Due to this significant growth and limited financial resources being left to the local level of government, municipalities like Whitby are facing several challenges. These include issues like homelessness, healthcare, housing, and a funding gap to support resident’s quality of life.

With provincial and federal elections anticipated this year,...

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Advocating For Our Town

Whitby is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada. We know that solutions to some of the biggest challenges communities face today can be found locally. But it takes all levels of government – municipal, provincial, and federal – working together & sharing costs to support solutions that will improve our resident’s quality of life.

Our population is expected to increase from 140,000 to 190,000 by 2031. Hyper-growth municipalities like ours are facing several key issues, largely due to...

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Mayor Elizabeth Roy’s Statement on resignation of Prime Minister Trudeau

On behalf of the Town of Whitby, I would like to express my gratitude to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his years of public service to Canada.

Having served in municipal politics for decades, I understand the challenges and sacrifices that come with public office. It requires long hours, difficult decisions, and a commitment to uniting people, even in the face of division. Those who step forward to serve, regardless of political affiliation, deserve our respect and appreciation.

I am also...

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Conpute: A Legacy of IT Innovation in Whitby

Conpute, located at 1450 Hopkins Street in Whitby, has been a trusted provider of business technology consulting and IT services since 1969. Led by Steve Conaby, the third-generation owner, Conpute delivers managed IT support, cybersecurity solutions, and cloud services to businesses throughout the Durham Region and beyond. Over the years, it has built a reputation for helping businesses optimize their technology infrastructure and stay secure in an increasingly digital world.

Founded by Ray...

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Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - January 2025

Hello, Whitby! My monthly newsletter helps residents stay informed about what’s happening in our town and encourages engagement and communication. I’m always open to hearing your feedback! Email mayor@whitby.ca or call 905-430-4300 ext. 2203 to connect with me.  --Elizabeth Roy

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