Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 06:12 AM
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 7th 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...
Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 06:12 AM
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.
Last night, I briefly adjourned the Council meeting for a short recess because Councillor Leahy refused to leave the meeting after I...
Posted on Monday, October 07, 2024 10:31 AM
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. This kind of behaviour undermines the public’s trust with local government. If members of Council have concerns about decisions or policies, they are welcome to bring those to the Council floor for discussion. I welcome having respectful discussions, disagreements, and even differences of opinion, this is...
Posted on Monday, October 07, 2024 02:00 AM
Lakeridge Health Foundation Receives $25,000 Towards New Hospital
The 2024 Whitby Mayor’s Gala, which took place on September 12, raised $120,000 which will be used to support organizations and initiatives that make a difference in the community. The gala is one of two annual fundraisers for the Mayor’s Community Development Fund.
The fund supports local groups and community initiatives through lead grants of up to $25,000 and community grants of up to $5,000.
The 2024 Mayor's Gala lead grant...
Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2024 01:25 AM
Whitby Fire and Emergency Services (WFES) is enhancing safety and response capabilities for lithium-ion battery and electric vehicle fires. This past summer, WFES equipped its Rescue and Engine units with specialized tools to tackle these challenging emergencies.
Lithium-ion battery fires pose unique challenges for first responders. These fires can reignite unexpectedly, burn at extremely high temperatures, and release hazardous gases. Traditional extinguishing methods may not be effective,...
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