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Matt Gaskell, the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Whitby has released the following statement in response to false allegations and misinformation that was released today by a member of Whitby Town Council:

During the October 7^th Council meeting, Council took a brief recess when Councillor Leahy refused to apologize or leave the meeting after making comments about members of Council which were considered inappropriate. Recessing a meeting when passions are running high to allow time.

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy has issued the following statement in response to false allegations that she called a “secret meeting”

I am deeply disappointed by the baseless and reckless allegations made by Councillor Chris Leahy falsely accusing me of holding a secret meeting in violation of the Municipal Act.

Let me be absolutely clear: no such meeting took place.

Representing the residents of Whitby around the Council Table is a privilege, and one I take very seriously. I have zero tolerance for unparliamentary language being used on the Council floor.

Oct 07, 2024

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Mayor Elizabeth Roy has released the following statement on the start of construction for a Whitby hospice.

Today marks a significant milestone for Whitby with the announcement that construction is set to start on a project close to my heart and vital for our community—a much-needed hospice.

Sep 27, 2024

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A permanent cricket field is now open at Jeffery Park (220 Jeffery Street)! It features an artificial turf pitch and fresh line markings for the community and cricket leagues to enjoy.

The popularity of cricket has been growing in Whitby in recent years.

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Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy issued the following statement on August 16, 2024 in response to a company called Audmax's changed plans to open a halfway house on Lupin Drive:

As part of my commitment to keeping residents informed, I wanted to share that we have just been advised that Audmax will not be proceeding with their proposed halfway house on Lupin Drive in Whitby. Correctional Service of Canada has been advised the same.

Aug 16, 2024

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Whitby, August 13, 2024 – Residents are advised of an upcoming multi-month closure to the Whitby Waterfront Trail between Forbes Street and Boundary Road (Intrepid Park).

Effective Tuesday, September 3 the trail will close to the public so it can be widened.

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Durham Regional Police Service is investigating a serious incident of antisemitic vandalism at Prince of Wales Park in Whitby.

On behalf of Whitby Council, I condemn this act of hate in the strongest possible terms.

Aug 10, 2024

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