On Tuesday, October 10 (2023), the Town of Whitby will host a Special Council Meeting where the Region of Durham will present on their 1635 Dundas project.

The purpose of the meeting is for the Region to provide Mayor, Council, and residents with a presentation and update on the project and provide a forum for guests to ask the Region questions, share ideas, and learn more about the Region’s shelter project and how they can help to shape the future of the facility.

Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meeting starts at 6 p.m.

What: The Region of Durham will start the meeting with a presentation and update. This will be followed by an opportunity for Mayor, Council, and in-person attendees to ask questions and provide input. Please note that registration is not required in advance for those who wish to speak at the meeting.

Where: Livestream online or attend the meeting in-person. You can also watch a recording of the meeting at a time that's convenient for you through archived video. Archived videos are available three to four business days following the meeting.

Important:

• Due to capacity limits, in-person attendance is capped at 150 people.
• Members of the public will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis.
• Doors to Town Hall will close once capacity is reached.
• The meeting will also be livestreamed online.

More Information:

At the Town of Whitby’s September 25 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council voted to defer a motion on an Interim Control By-law for new low-barrier shelters and/or transitional housing until October 30. An agreement between the Town of Whitby and the Region of Durham for the operation of 1635 Dundas is now being developed. The purpose of the proposed agreement is to create a framework for how the Region will work in good faith with the Town and members of the community to ensure engagement on this project and address concerns raised by residents. 

On October 3, the Region of Durham will hold their next 1635 Dundas Community Engagement Session. Learn more about this session here. 

The Town’s October 10 Special Council Meeting will follow a similar format and topics to be discussed as the Region of Durham’s Community Engagement Session. To view the agenda, visit whitby.ca/councilcalendar or email clerk@whitby.ca.

For the latest information and updates on the 1635 Dundas project, including answers to frequently asked questions, visit or subscribe to the Region’s engagement page at: yourvoice.durham.ca. Interested parties can also be notified of Town updates pertaining to the project by submitting an Interested Party List Registration Form.