Construction Project Updates - June 2025

Town of Whitby Projects

Did you know? The Town has an interactive map where you can view updates about construction projects in the Town of Whitby.

1. Project Number: T-3-2024, Supply and Installation of Signage and Pavement Markings for Multi-Use Paths 

Now through July 2025

Work includes installing pavement markings for multi-use paths (MUP) and Multi-Use Trails (MUT).               2. Project Number: T-4-2025, Supply and Installation of Pedestrian Crossovers (Various Locations)              

June 2025 to July 2025

Work includes...

New Waterfront Restaurant Coming to Whitby’s Historic James Rowe House

New culinary destination to celebrate local heritage while creating new jobs

A new chapter is set to begin for one of Whitby’s most historic landmarks. Town Council has approved a proposal to transform the historic James Rowe House – former residence of Whitby’s first mayor – into a vibrant waterfront restaurant and culinary hub.

The new lease agreement approved last night grants long-time Whitby resident and Cottage Dream Vacations Founder & CEO Ken Dunn the opportunity to bring his vision to...

Council Highlights - May 2025

Council highlights gives an overview of important decisions, discussions, and agenda items from Whitby Council meetings. The goal is to give residents a snapshot of the meetings. More information, including Council meeting minutes, can be found at whitby.ca/CouncilCalendar

Mayor Roy Council Remarks On Anti-Muslim Graffiti In Whitby - May 26, 2025

I want to take a moment to address a deeply troubling incident that occurred in our town last week.

As many of you know, several locations in Whitby were defaced with anti-Muslim graffiti.

This hateful act has no place in our community and stands in direct opposition to the values of respect, diversity and inclusion define our town.

To those in our Muslim community, I want to say this clearly: you are welcome, you are valued, and you belong here.

When these incidents were reported last Tuesday, I...

Mayor Roy statement on the discovery of anti-Muslim graffiti in Whitby

I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the discovery of anti-Muslim graffiti in two locations in our community.

Islamophobia and all forms of hate and discrimination are unacceptable and have no place in Whitby.

This graffiti is part of a troubling trend that we are seeing across the country.

According to Statistics Canada, police-reported hate crimes rose by 32 per cent in 2023 alone — the third sharp increase in the last four years.

These numbers reflect a growing wave of hate-motivated acts in...