Mayor Elizabeth Roy

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Today I joined Durham mayors and Regional Chair John Henry in releasing a joint statement on tariffs and our collective response as a region. We’re taking a unified stand to protect and strengthen our local economy. durham.ca/en/news/region… #onpoli #canpoli #whitby #durhamregion

Today it was my privilege to host dozens of business leaders for a tariff roundtable. Listening and gathering information is how we tailor support and advoacy that work for Whitby. Next step: a tariff task force. My statement here: ow.ly/N6kW50Vb0SF #onpoli #canpoli

Now more than ever, it's important to shop local! From March 1 to 31 the Downtown Whitby BIA is hosting "Shop Local and Win" -- shop at any BIA business and upload your receipt or an online review for a chance to win. Details at ow.ly/50qG50V7en6 #ShopLocalWhitby

I love to profile local businesses in my monthly newsletter and encourage people to shop local. This month's spotlight is on Another Spin Records in Downtown Whitby! #Whitby-Business-Spotlight-Another-Spin-Records" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">whitby.ca/en/news/mayor-… #whitbyontario #townofwhitby #downtownwhitby #shoplocalwhitby

It's official -- Trump's 25 per cent tarrifs are in effect. Read my statement to learn how I'm working with Town of Whitby staff and community partners to respond to this challenge and support local businesses. ow.ly/6p6I50VaetC #whitbyontario #onpoli #canpoli #tariffs

Committee of the Whole meeting tonight (March 3) at 7 pm in Council Chambers. Join us in person or watch the livestream at whitby.ca/en/town-hall/l… #townofwhitby #whitbyontario #whitbycouncil

Festivals & Events Ontario has named the Brooklin Harvest Festival one of the Top 100 Events in Ontario! I'm so proud of the incredible staff, volunteers, businesses, and community partners who help bring this event to life year after year. #brooklinontario #whitbyproud

Share your feedback on the proposed playground equipment design for the new Whitby Sports Complex! Complete the survey until March 4 at: ow.ly/yz1L50V52vu The Sports Complex is one of 62 action items in Whitby's Community Strategic Plan -- this is #YourPlaninAction

Now more than ever, it's important to shop local! From March 1 to 31 the Downtown Whitby BIA is hosting "Shop Local and Win" -- shop at any BIA business and upload your receipt or an online review for a chance to win. Details at ow.ly/50qG50V7en6 #ShopLocalWhitby

My March newsletter is live! It's packed with information on what's going on in our community and spotlights on amazing local people, businesses, not-for-profits and more. I hope you'll give it a read! whitby.ca/en/news/mayor-… #whitbyontario #townofwhitby

Working with Feed the Need to open a new foodbank at Iroquois Park Sports Centre is one of 62 action items in Whitby's Community Strategic Plan. Operations recently expanded to meet the needs of residents. This is #YourPlaninAction Learn more at: ow.ly/AHAu50V52Ft

Congratulations to Henry Street High School for winning the Mayor's Cup in the annual Rivalry Week against Anderson CVI! It was amazing to see the stands filled with cheering students dressed in their school colours. #whitbyontario #townofwhitby #whitbyproud

Congratulations to Premier Doug Ford on his party’s re-election and to Lorne Coe for being re-elected as Whitby’s MPP. I look forward to continuing to work together on priorities that matter most to Whitby residents including housing, healthcare and homelessness. #onpoli

Provincial election day is TOMORROW. Get out and vote! To learn more about pressing issues facing Whitby and other Ontario municipalities visit whitby.ca/TownAdvocacy or check out the "Vote Like Your Quality of Life Depends on It" campaign at VoteONqualityoflife.ca #onpoli

Starting today until March 5, you can bid on over 400 items in the virtual Make Tomorrow Brighter Auction in support of Ignite Durham Learning Foundation! This amazing local charity is aiming to raise $55,000 to help DDSB students in need. trellis.org/maketomorrowbr…

According to Statistics Canada, 7 in 10 Canadian youth have experienced some form of bullying. #PinkShirtDay is a simple but powerful way to show support for those who have been bullied and commit to making schools, workplaces and neighborhoods safer and more welcoming for all.

Facebook Live with Mayor Roy is TODAY (Feb. 25) at 7 pm! I hope you'll join me and the Town of Whitby's Director of Planning to chat about growth, development and planning issues in our town. Looking forward to answering your questions! ow.ly/tLKq50UKkLX #townofwhitby

The first anual Durham Black Health and Wellness Day is coming up March 1 in Ajax. Visit durhamchc.ca/event/black-he… for more information or to register. #durhamrevents #durhamregion

One more day! Facebook Live with Mayor Roy is TOMORROW (Feb. 25 ) at 7 pm. Join me and the Town's Director of Planning to chat about growth, development and planning issues in Whitby. Bring your questions and feedback! Event info here: ow.ly/tLKq50UKkLX #whitbyontario