What You Need To Know This Long Weekend

Yesterday, May 14, the Ontario government announced that the first stage of its plan to reopen the province will begin on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

The health and well-being of residents and staff remain the Town of Whitby’s top priority. At this time, heading into the Victoria Day long weekend, just a reminder that all municipal park amenities and facilities remain closed to the public by order of the Province. Municipal playgrounds also remain closed.

The only exception to this is the Port Whitby...

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Supporting Local Organizations’ Response to COVID-19

The Town of Whitby is committed to supporting local organizations in their response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Since March, the Town has awarded more than $50,000 in funding to groups delivering vital services and programming to the community’s most vulnerable.

The funding is provided through the Mayor’s Community Development Fund (MCDF), which offers financial assistance to local community groups, events and initiatives that help contribute to Whitby as a vibrant and caring community...

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Driving Appreciation for Local Healthcare Workers

More than 100 vehicles join in motorcade to thank Whitby healthcare providers

Despite the rain, more than 110 vehicles joined in today’s motorcade event to show support for healthcare providers working at the Lakeridge Health Whitby site and Ontario Shores.

The motorcade began at the Abilities Centre, before travelling south on Gordon Street looping around the Lakeridge Health Whitby site and Ontario Shores facilities. Whitby Town Council Members were joined by residents and community partners...

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Whitby Begins Spring Cleaning and Repair Work

Property maintenance businesses permitted to operate as of May 4

Spring has arrived. This means that the Town of Whitby and residents are beginning spring cleaning, as well as property repair and maintenance work.

Starting in May, residents will see staff out in the community doing a variety of necessary work to ensure public safety. This work includes road surface repairs, street sweeping, weed control and grass cutting. Staff will also be cutting and pruning trees in certain areas to ensure...

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Property Tax Payment Support

The Town of Whitby continues to offer tax relief measures to help residents and local businesses during these unprecedented times.

As a reminder, these measures include:

• a two-month grace period (or 60-day tax deferral) on the April tax instalment with no penalty or interest charged for May or June;
• the first instalment of the final billing originally scheduled for June will be delayed to July; and,
• flexibility for those paying property taxes through pre-authorized payments.

For more information or...

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