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Take Whitby’s Earth Day Scavenger Hunt Challenge

Posted on Monday, April 19, 2021 07:38 AM

Did you know: April 18 kicks off Earth Week and April 22 is Earth Day?

Residents are invited to celebrate and help make a positive impact on the environment with the Town’s new virtual Earth Day Scavenger Hunt.

Now through Sunday, April 25, get your smart phone or tablet and complete up to 19 eco-friendly missions around your own home for the chance to win prizes.

How to Play

Download the Goose Chase App onto your smart phone or device using the App Store or Google Play store
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New Virtual Tour Helps Newcomers Get Acquainted With Whitby

Posted on Friday, April 09, 2021 07:21 AM

New residents have a new way to learn about their community during continued COVID-19 closures – with a Virtual Tour of Whitby.

This year, due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the Town’s annual in-person bus tour for new residents is being replaced with a virtual tour. Through the tour, newcomers will be introduced to their Town, local government and in some cases their new country.

“More than 20 destinations are included in the new virtual tour, including cultural locations and community gathering...

Residents Invited to Have Climate Conversations

Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2021 07:30 AM

Register for one or all four informative webinars

Have you heard bees love trees? Curious about how buying local food can help the climate? Interested in how wetlands help mitigate climate change? Wondering what invasive species are a threat to our local ecosystem?

If you have ever asked yourself these question, now is the time to get answers!

Residents are welcome to enjoy free Climate Conversation webinars being held on April 22, May 6, May 18 and June 24 via Zoom meeting.

Each webinar features...

Share Your Feedback With Metrolinx About The Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Route Design

Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2021 07:21 AM

On Thursday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m. Metrolinx will present an update on their proposed design for the new Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route along Highway 2 in Whitby at a Special Council Meeting.

This transit project proposes approximately 36 kilometres of dedicated transit infrastructure, connecting downtown Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Scarborough.

As an important project that will impact Whitby residents and local businesses, the Town encourages residents to get involved.

Construction Project Updates – April 2021

Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2021 06:39 AM

Town of Whitby Projects

Projects: 2021 Projects in tendering stage.

Region of Durham Whitby Projects