Durham Workers Say Minimum Wage Increase Falls Short
Ontario minimum wage rose to $17.95 on October 1, but Durham workers interviewed in Whitby say basic costs still make it difficult to get ahead.
Latest Whitby stories
Whitby Recognizes Volunteers, Athletes and Flag Donation
Whitby’s October community recognitions include two VON Canada volunteer awards, a provincial softball title and a donated Peace Tower flag.
Whitby Operation Cozy Toes Returns November 2
Whitby’s Operation Cozy Toes returns November 2 to collect warm socks for people experiencing homelessness and new toys for Toy Mountain.
Two Charged After Loaded Firearm Seized in Whitby
Two Whitby residents face firearm charges after Durham police say officers seized a loaded gun with a prohibited overcapacity magazine.
Whitby Lists October 2026 Awareness Days
Whitby has listed six month-long recognitions and seven dated observances for October 2026, including heritage, health and inclusion events.
Durham IPV Awareness Walk Set for October 3
Nine survivor-service organizations will host Durham Region’s third annual walk against intimate partner violence on October 3.
Whitby Town Hall Repairs Run Through October 16
Roof and concrete repairs at Whitby Town Hall will run daily through October 16, with noise and some west entrance closures.
Whitby Steel Maker Wins $25,000 Energy Grant
North American Steel will use a $25,000 Whitby and Enbridge Gas grant to reduce natural gas use at its local plant.
Whitby Council Seeks New GO Station Public Meeting
Whitby Council is asking for another public meeting on the GO station development and has directed work on dormant sites and defence investment.
Tribunal Dismisses Whitby Councillors’ Applications
Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal dismissed applications filed by Whitby councillors Chris Leahy and Steve Yamada.
