JoAnne Drumm

On Tuesday, January 12, the Ontario government announced a Province-wide Stay-at-home order beginning Thursday, January 14. The order remains in effect until We...dnesday, February 10, 2021. During this time, the Whitby Public Library is able to continue with Contactless Pickup service. Contactless Pickup is available: By appointment at the Rossland and Brooklin Branches At the Central Library with no appointment necessary, during the following hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. SundayClosed Details can be found on the 'Service Update' page of our website at https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/update

Hey Whitby, during this state of emergency more of us (and our cars) are staying home. That's why effective immediately and while the emergency orders are in place, the Town is relaxing parking restrictions in the community. See how:

It’s #TakeoutTuesday, Why not try something new? Many Whitby restaurants are offering curbside pick-up and delivery options. Use our What’s Open Whitby map to find local restaurants and learn how they're offering services safely right now: whitby.ca/whatsopen #ShopLocalWhitby

Engage with us online Learn how we’re exploring ways to bring new and improved bus rapid transit connections to Durham Region and Scarborough. Get informed and have your say on preliminary design results here: bit.ly/35L5UOL #MetrolinxFYI

Want to go on a tour? Doors Open Whitby is an opportunity to go behind the scenes and explore some of the Town’s most iconic buildings virtually. Check out Lynde House Museum,1855 Whitby, and the Centennial Building at whitby.ca/doorsopen

Guess what? Santa is coming to Whitby! On Saturday, December 5, starting at 10 a.m. watch for Santa as he tours through Whitby landmarks and neighbourhoods. Spot him? Tag him on social! #spotsantawhitby Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3fGE8X7

What better way to support your local restaurants than enjoying some delicious takeout? Use our What’s Open Whitby map to find local businesses and learn how they are offering services safely right now: whitby.ca/whatsopen #ShopLocalWhitby #NationalTakeOutDay

Spend your chilly afternoon indoors and sign up for some virtual fun. There’s tons of activities to do from the comfort of your home. https://bit.ly/2Rw8bV5

TEST: #DurhamRegion's Emergency Management Office is testing the nuclear public alert system today (November 23) and tomorrow (November 24). Today's test is ...for landline phones within 10 km of the nuclear generating stations in Municipality of Clarington (also Oshawa and Ajax) and City of Pickering. If you get the test call, you will hear a pre-recorded message that explains the test. #AlertReady cell phone alerts will be tested by the Province of Ontario on November 25 and won't be part of today's test. Learn more: durham.ca/NuclearPreparedness. #ReadyDurhamON

Durham Region is now in Orange - Restrict under the province’s Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. Check out this new resource to learn how this impacts you https://bit.ly/38Si9Ld #DurhamRegion #COVID19