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🏆NHL Alumni Face Off with Firefighters for Charity | 🎄Town's Holiday Schedule | 🚨Chief Joins DRPS Safety Campaign

Issue #018

18 Dec

Issue #018 - December 18, 2023

In this issue of Whitby Thrive…

☀️ Today’s Weather in Whitby 

 🎄 Whitby Announces Holiday Schedule for Town Services and Facilities

🏆 Ice Showdown: NHL Alumni vs. Whitby Firefighters in Support of Crime Stoppers

 🚨 DRPS Festive RIDE Team Joined by Chief and Board Members in Safety Campaign

 🇬🇧 Simply British Foods: A Slice of Britain in Whitby, Ontario

 💐 Brookstead Fine Flowers: Crafting Love into Every Floral Arrangement

 🔔 Got a Favourite Whitby Business? Nominate Them for a Feature in Our Community Newsletter!

 🥅 Generals beat the Petes 5 to 1 in their Pre-Christmas Hockey Showdown

 📅 Whitby Events

Whitby Announces Holiday Schedule for Town Services and Facilities

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As the holiday season approaches, residents of Whitby should take note of the following changes in town amenities and services:

Holiday Service Changes:

Town Hall and the Garden Street Branch will close their in-person and phone services at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 22, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 28.

Recreation Facilities:

The Whitby Civic Recreation Complex Health Club and pool will remain open until 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 24. However, all other indoor recreation facilities in the town will be closed on December 24, reopening on Wednesday, December 27.

The 55+ Recreation Centre will also be closed on Wednesday, December 27.

Whitby Public Library:

All Whitby Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday, December 24, and will reopen on Thursday, December 28. Though closed, book returns will remain open and digital content and program information will be accessible at whitbylibrary.ca.

New Year’s Facility Closures:

The Whitby Civic Recreation Complex and Iroquois Park Sports Centre will close early on Sunday, December 31, at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively.

All Whitby Public Library locations will be closed on Sunday, December 31, and Monday, January 1.

All Town Facilities will be closed on Monday, January 1.

Waste Collection:

There will be no waste collection services on Monday, December 25, or Monday, January 1. Residents are advised to place their garbage, green bin organics, and blue boxes out one day after their regular pick-up day.

Christmas Tree Collection:

Christmas Trees will be collected in blue collection areas from January 15 to 19 and in yellow collection areas from January 22 to 26. Residents are reminded to remove all decorations and cut trees longer than 3 meters in half. Trees frozen in snowbanks cannot be collected.

Residents can confirm their collection pick-up day by checking the waste collection calendar, downloading the Whitby Waste Buddy app, or visiting whitby.ca/Waste.

Read more here.

Ice Showdown: NHL Alumni vs. Whitby Firefighters in Support of Crime Stoppers

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In an exciting event supporting Durham Regional Crime Stoppers, NHL Alumni players will be facing off against the Whitby Professional Firefighters in a thrilling hockey match. This family-friendly event promises to be interactive and entertaining, providing an ideal opportunity for sports enthusiasts and families alike to enjoy a dynamic game. Fans are encouraged to act quickly to secure their tickets, as the event is expected to sell out fast. Additionally, tickets to this special game make for a perfect Christmas gift for those passionate about hockey and community events. The game is scheduled for January 21st, 2024. Get your tickets here.

DRPS Festive RIDE Team Joined by Chief and Board Members in Safety Campaign

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The Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) Festive RIDE team had the honor of being joined by Chief Moreira, along with prominent members from the Durham Regional Police Services Board, Vice Chair Garry Cubitt, and Board Member Mark Welch. This collaboration was part of their ongoing efforts to promote safe driving during the holiday season. A special thanks was extended to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Durham Region for their invaluable contribution in spreading the message against impaired driving. Their involvement underscores the community's commitment to road safety and the prevention of driving under the influence. Read more.

Simply British Foods: A Slice of Britain in Whitby, Ontario

Simply British Foods in Whitby, Ontario, is a premier shop for imported British foods, serving 1st to 3rd generation Britons and Commonwealth residents in Canada. Offering a nostalgic array of British treats, it operates both a physical store and an online platform exclusively for Canadian customers. They can be found at 214 Dundas Street East, Whitby, ON. Visit Simply British Foods online here.

Brookstead Fine Flowers: Crafting Love into Every Floral Arrangement

Photo credit: facebook.com/brooksteadfineflowers2

Brookstead Fine Flowers, known for their exceptional custom floral arrangements, are dedicated to creating memorable and unique arrangements. They offer full-service capabilities and take pleasure in crafting custom arrangements to fit the occasion. Brookstead Fine Flowers prides itself on not just fulfilling orders like any other flower shop, but on crafting arrangements that are textural, gorgeous, and assembled with utmost love and care. Their ultimate goal is to elicit the response, "These are the most beautiful flowers I've ever received," a testament to their commitment to quality and personal touch in every creation. They are located at 103 Mary St W, Whitby, ON. Check them out here!

Got a Favourite Whitby Business? Nominate Them for a Feature in Our Community Newsletter!

Whitby Thrive, your local community newsletter, is on the lookout for remarkable businesses to feature in our upcoming editions! We're calling on our readers to help us in this endeavour. If you know a local business in Whitby that deserves some recognition, we would love to hear from you. Nominate your favourite local business by sending us an email. This is a fantastic opportunity to shine a light on those businesses that make our community special. Don't miss the chance to help a local business get the spotlight it deserves!

Generals beat the Petes 5 to 1 in a Pre-Christmas Hockey Showdown

The Oshawa Generals beat the Peterborough Petes 5 to 1 during a thrilling encounter on December 17th. With this, the Generals continue on their winning streak. Key players were absent from both teams, adding an extra layer of challenge. The last game between these two was a dramatic comeback win for the Petes, setting the stage for yesterday’s exciting rematch. Read more.

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