I personally want to thank all of our local hydro workers for their efforts in restoring power to thousands of homes in Whitby and the entire Region of Durham since Saturday’s storm that devastated so many. While many residents have had their power restored, I know that our partners at Elexicon are working around the clock to get everyone back up and running. If you are still without power, all Town recreational facilities are open and available during business hours.  

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The Town of Whitby is sharing the following important information for residents affected by the recent storm: 

Garbage Collection

If residents have additional food waste to dispose of due to power outages, they can put it out with their regular black bag garbage collection, over and above their normal four-bag limit until June 13. Bags must weigh less than 20 kilograms (44 pounds).

Debris and Yard Waste Collection

While the Town is currently prioritizing roads and sidewalks blocked by fallen...

On Monday, May 30, 2022, the Town of Whitby will hold a public meeting to consider a draft proposed amendment to the Whitby Official Plan (File: OPA-2020-W/03) to update the existing Downtown Whitby Secondary Plan, and introduce detailed policies, and various land use designations to guide the future development of the Downtown Whitby Secondary Plan Area.

The land to which the amendment would apply is generally bordered by the Canadian Pacific Rail line to the north, Garden Street to the east, Highway...