Last night, Whitby Town Council paused for a moment of silence to honour those who have lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year.

This Thursday, March 11, the Town will join other municipalities across the region in lowering the flags at town hall to mark the National Day of Observance for COVID-19.

“The pandemic has impacted all of us. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the first case of COVID-19 in our Town, we must remember all who have suffered and, most especially, those who have lost their lives to this virus. On March 11, we will honour them by lowering our flags at town hall. We also reflect on the strength our community has shown during this time and on the compassion towards others. We must continue to be strong and compassionate as we move into a spring of hope.”

Don Mitchell, Mayor, Town of Whitby

For media inquiries, please contact:

Erin Mikaluk, Communications Lead
Town of Whitby
Phone: 289.314.6913
Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca