First Case of COVID-19 confirmed in Whitby

On March 14, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 in Whitby was confirmed. In light of this recent development, Town of Whitby, Mayor Don Mitchell has issued the following statement:

“We have just learned that of the seven positive COVID-19 cases currently being monitored by the Durham Region Health Department, one is a Whitby resident. We understand that they have been discharged from Lakeridge Health Oshawa and remain in self-isolation. We wish them a speedy recovery.

The health and well-being of our...

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Statement from Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell on Town Response to COVID-19

On March 11, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 (also known as the 2019 novel coronavirus) as a pandemic.

In follow-up to the statement issued earlier today by Whitby Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Matt Gaskell related to Town of Whitby facility closures, Mayor Don Mitchell shared the following:

“Council understands that the temporary facility closures announced today will cause inconvenience and upset for many Whitby residents. We appreciate the patience of all residents during...

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Meet Your Whitby Idol 2020 Finalists

Fourteen local youth took to the stage on Thursday, March 5 to show off their singing talents as the Town’s 2020 Whitby Idol finalists.

The finalists applied and were selected by a panel of judges, and will perform at various Town events throughout the year.

• Aashrita Ponnapalli – Fallingbrook Public School
  • Age: 12
  • Fun Fact: Aashrita’s performance in Whitby Idol was her first time singing in English.
• Adrianna Hopman – All Saints Catholic Secondary...

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Youth Artists to be Featured in 2020 Art Attack Event

Town Searching for Youth Artists to be Featured in 2020 Art Attack EventWhitby youth are encouraged to apply before April 7 deadline

Youth artists in Whitby have the chance to show off their artistic talents in this year’s Art Attack event on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

The annual Art Attack event is held by the Town of Whitby, in partnership with Station Gallery, to celebrate and showcase the creativity of local young artists ages 12 to 18.

Interested youth can apply online by Tuesday, April 7 at...

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2020 Whitby in Bloom Speaker Series

Make the most of your garden this spring and take advantage of three free gardening seminars being held as part of the 2020 Whitby in Bloom Speaker Series.

The seminars, being held on March 25, April 22 and May 27 at the Brooklin United Church, will feature experienced and master gardeners sharing their knowledge and expertise.

Residents are invited to take part in one or all of the following three seminars:

• March 25 – Martin Galloway presents “Gardening on the ‘Wilder’ Side”
  • Hear from wildlife...

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