Creating a More Active Community

Henry Street to be Closed on September 27 to Welcome Cyclists and Pedestrians

This Sunday, September 27, Henry Street will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic and open to cyclists and pedestrians. The closure is part of the Town of Whitby’s Bike Month celebrations, which aim to encourage the use of active forms of transportation, such as walking and cycling.

Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on September 27, Henry Street will be closed to all vehicles between Victoria Street and north of Highway 401...

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What you Need to Know: Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Collection

Yes to pumpkins, corn stalks and leafs. No to plastics, hay bales and grass clippings.

The Town of Whitby would like to advise residents that Fall leaf and yard waste will be collected on your regular garbage collection day now through December 4, 2020.  

To confirm your collection day, check the waste collection calendar or download the Whitby Waste Buddy app.

• Halloween pumpkins, gourds
• Decorative cornstalks – bundled or tied together
• Fallen fruit...

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Be Safe: Protect You and Your Family through Proper Disposal of Sharp Objects

To protect the safety of waste collectors, family members and pets, residents are urged to ensure that waste – including sharp objects – is set out in a safe manner. Sharp items, such as broken glass, can cause serious injury when improperly set out in a garbage bag. 

To safely dispose of a sharp object, place it in a puncture-proof container, such as a cardboard box, and label the container with the word “SHARP”. Doing so will let your garbage collector know to handle the item with caution. Set...

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Whitby Launches New Webinar Series

Residents invited to register for first webinar: Addressing Anti-Black Racism

Residents are invited to take part in a new four-part webinar series aimed at increasing community awareness, understanding and education on topics of diversity, equity and inclusion, including anti-Black racism.

The first webinar of the series – “Addressing Anti-Black Racism – An Introductory Discussion” – will take place on Tuesday, September 29 and will feature Allison Hector-Alexander, the Director of Office of...

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Statement From Mayor Don Mitchell

Today, the provincial government announced that informal gathering limits will be reduced to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors throughout Ontario for at least the next 28 days, effective immediately. The following statement is being issued on behalf of Mayor Mitchell:

“We all have a responsibility to work together to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and must all do our part to follow public health practices, like practicing safe physical distancing, wearing a mask when physical distancing...

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