Mayor Roy has issued the following statement on the province’s new housing legislation

Today, the Province of Ontario introduced the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 - legislation aimed at accelerating home construction by streamlining provincial permitting and approvals.

As the mother of three adult children who are actively trying to enter the housing market, I understand firsthand how urgent and personal the housing crisis has become for many families.

I support the goal of building more homes, faster, and increasing supply so that housing becomes more...

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Town Launches Final Phase of Engagement to Inform New Traffic Calming Policy

The Town of Whitby is moving into the next and final phase of engagement to help finalize a new Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines for the community - and we want to hear from you.

Traffic calming measures are things like speed humps, raised crosswalks and intersections, mini (neighbourhood) roundabouts, and more intended to slow traffic and support safe roads.

The goal of the new policy and guidelines is to establish a clear and more consistent process for how requests related to traffic calming...

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Get To Know Our 2025 Mayor’s Senior Volunteer Award Winner Eva Reti

Get To Know Our 2025 Mayor’s Senior Volunteer Award Winner Eva Reti

Whitby resident, Eva Reti has been selected as the 2025 Mayor’s Senior Volunteer Award winner. Congratulations, Eva!

Get to know Eva better and understand what motivates her to make a difference in the community.

Q. What motivates you to continue to give back to the community?
A. I’ve always believed that wherever you are and whatever you do, you should leave it a little bit better. That belief has guided me throughout my life....

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Leave a Legacy: Town Promotes Information Campaign to Support Building a New Hospital in Whitby

Residents encouraged to make a lasting impact on the health of future generations of Whitby families.

In recognition of Leave a Legacy Month, the Town of Whitby has updated its hospital webpage with information on how the community can take meaningful action to support the construction of the future new hospital in Whitby announced as part of the larger transformation of the Lakeridge Health system on August 1, 2024.

The Town is working closely in partnership with Lakeridge Health Foundation as...

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Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - May 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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