Town Announces Fuwing Wong as Commissioner of Financial Services and Treasurer

The Town of Whitby is pleased to announce the appointment of Fuwing Wong, as the new Commissioner of Financial Services and Treasurer, effective December 7.

As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) with more than 25 years in finance, in both the public and private sectors, Mr. Wong adds a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Town’s senior leadership team.

Joining the Town from his recent position as Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance for the...

Whitby Lights the Night for the Holiday Season

Town to be transformed by 100,000 vibrant lights 

 Whitby is getting transformed by approximately 100,000 twinkling lights this holiday season. Starting November 27 through mid-January residents can experience a magical winter wonderland by visiting Grass Park, Celebration Square and Whitby Civic Park. Glowing art and interactive light installations will be on display as Whitby Lights the Night. Visitors to Whitby’s two downtown cores will notice a winter festival of lights and stars lining the...

Meet Whitby’s Technology Innovators

Focus on 1855 Whitby

Whitby is making its mark as a top destination for business, talent and investment. Whitby’s innovation district, located in Downtown Whitby,is home to close to 20 technology businesses, including 1855 Whitby, 360insights and geekSpeak. Today, the technology sector in downtown Whitby collectively employs over 500 people.

Let’s learn more about 1855 Whitby – Whitby and Durham Region's first and only technology accelerator.  1855 – building the local technology ecosystem and...

Statement by Mayor Don Mitchell on Remembrance Day

Today, the Town of Whitby pays tribute to veterans and active service members on Remembrance Day, supporting its two local Legions – Brooklin Legion Branch 152 and Whitby Legion Branch 112. Mayor Don Mitchell issued the following statement:

“The Town recognizes and thanks all veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces for their service on this solemn and important day for our nation. While there will be no public Remembrance Day gatherings in Whitby this year due to the pandemic,...

Turning Trucks Into Trees

Did-you-know: for every new vehicle the Town of Whitby purchases, new trees are planted within Whitby? The first 25 trees of the Town’s ‘Fleet to Trees’ program were planted in Bradley Park last week. Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/DHHQ9XnFxdg

The purpose of the ‘Fleet to Trees’ program is to help offset greenhouse gas emissions created by Town vehicles, such as fire, waste collection and winter maintenance trucks that service the community. For every new vehicle purchase the...