Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 08:40 AM
Mayor Elizabeth Roy has released the following statement on the Province’s 2024 Budget.
The 2024 Ontario Budget released on March 26 is now the third consecutive provincial budget to be tabled without funding for an urgently needed new hospital in Durham Region.
This is unacceptable, especially considering Premier Doug Ford’s statement made Feb. 15 that “there’s going to be a Whitby hospital” and noting that a planning grant would be issued “very shortly.”
I remain hopeful that this funding will be...
Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2024 02:58 AM
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Four weeks into the eight-week campaign, thousands of people have signed the Town’s call-to-action letter or shared a personal story about why a new hospital matters to them.
Today marks the halfway point of the eight-week community advocacy campaign launched on Feb. 7, focused on the urgent need for a new hospital in Durham Region.
Over the first four weeks, we have seen a phenomenal response from the community with...
Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2024 02:00 AM
Did you know April is Earth Month? Here are six ways to celebrate and learn more about waste reduction and sustainability:
1. Join In The Unveiling of Whitby's First Official Tree and Community Planting Celebration (April 20)Saturday, April 20 at Whitby Civic Park (575 Rossland Road East, behind Whitby Town Hall), from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join us for the announcement of Whitby’s first official tree from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. After the announcement, it’s your turn to roll up your sleeves and...
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 08:19 AM
The Town of Whitby is working to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) in mid 2024. A MAT is a tax imposed by a municipality on the price of transient accommodations in its jurisdiction. Typically applied to hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments, this tax is collected from guests at the time of their booking. The primary purpose of the MAT is to generate additional revenue for the municipality to support various initiatives, such as tourism promotion, tourism infrastructure,...
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 06:12 AM
Whitby, boating season is almost here! Just last week, a commercial tugboat was down at Port Whitby Marina preparing the marina docks for the boating season. Boats are expected to start going in the water in the month of May.
From May 1 to October 31, you can use the Port Whitby Boat Launch for boats and to go kayaking or stand-up paddling along Lake Ontario.
The Whitby Marina reminds you to be safe and responsible when operating a watercraft.
Here’s how to get ready before boating season starts:Contact Us