Durham accessibility awards recognize efforts across Whitby and region
The 2026 Durham Region Accessibility Awards recognized recipients from all eight local municipalities after receiving 41 nominations.
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Whitby thrift shopper among Durham residents highlighted for reducing waste
Durham Region is highlighting residents who reuse and repair everyday items, alongside regional programs for textiles, electronics and food waste.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 2 min read
Whitby voter cards being mailed ahead of Oct. 26 municipal election
Whitby voters should check their notification cards for accurate information ahead of the 2026 municipal election. Advance voting runs Oct. 22 to 25, with election day on Oct. 26.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 2 min read
PULSE 900 and Route 902 to detour for downtown Oshawa Boo Bash
Whitby readers travelling through downtown Oshawa on Oct. 17 should note eastbound detours on two Durham Region Transit routes. Westbound service will follow its usual routes.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 1 min read
Whitby bus stop at Thickson and Rossland to close temporarily Oct. 8
Durham Region Transit riders will need to use another northbound stop when stop #283 closes for construction. A temporary stop will be available about 200 metres south.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 1 min read
Police seek suspect in Whitby restaurant break-ins
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect after cash was stolen from Los Cabos restaurant in Whitby. Investigators believe the same person is responsible for several restaurant break-ins in 2025.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 1 min read
Durham Catholic board welcomes new permanent school staff at commissioning Mass
The Durham Catholic District School Board welcomed new permanent school-based employees at its annual Mass and commissioning celebration in Whitby.
By Ajax Voice Staff · 1 min read
Durham Thanksgiving closures affect offices, child care and transit service
Durham Regional facilities will close Monday, October 12, while transit runs on weekend service. Primary care outreach and homelessness support will remain available.
By GTA Voice Staff · 2 min read
Consumers Drive work brings lane restrictions and Highway 401 ramp closure in Whitby
Drivers should expect delays on Consumers Drive during road work, with the westbound Highway 401 off-ramp at Brock Street closing during part of the paving.
By GTA Voice Staff · 1 min read
Whitby Fire marks 175 years with open house and memorial preview on October 17
Residents can tour Whitby Fire Headquarters, watch emergency demonstrations and preview a planned Fallen Firefighter Memorial during Doors Open.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 2 min read
Central parking lot at Fieldgate Sports Complex to close Oct. 5 for paving
The central parking lot serving Fieldgate Sports Complex and Roybrook Park will close at 7 a.m. on Oct. 5, 2026. It is expected to reopen the following morning.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 1 min read
Whitby battery collection set for Oct. 5–9, with year-round drop-off options
Whitby residents can recycle household batteries at Town facilities year-round or use the next curbside collection, scheduled for October 5–9, 2026.
By Whitby Voice Staff · 2 min read