Don Mitchell

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

@jen_keesmaat I agree our population growth rate is currently extreme and this creates real problems with infrastructure. But the larger problem, which seems to never be discussed, is that the core driver of global warming is way too many people everywhere.

[Ryan Turnbull 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @TurnbullWhitby]

I rose in the @HoCChamber this week to recognize my friend & @TownofWhitby’s former Mayor @_donmitchell who served our community for 30 years. Thank you for your leadership, service & commitment to our town. I wish you all the best on your retirement, Don! #Whitby #DurhamRegion

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

Honoured to present this year’s Peter Perry Award to my friend and former Whitby Councillor Joe Drumm. And a big congratulations to all of tonight’s nominees and winners of the @WhitbyChamber Business Achievement Awards.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

A great night with great friends. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate my retirement. It has been an absolute pleasure serving the @TownofWhitby for the past 28 years. And thank you to #brockstreetbrewery for hosting tonight.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

We had a group of Grade 9 students @TownofWhitby today for Take your Kid to Work Day. A great opportunity to learn about different career opportunities at the Town.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

It was my pleasure to present Del Rints with a certificate at Town Hall today for receiving the 1st Commissioner's Award by the International Silver Stick Organization. Well done Del.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

Celebrating the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Melly’s Market and Cafe in @TownofWhitby Whitby. Melly’s celebrates employees of all abilities and contributes to the culture of inclusion for people with disabilities. The cafe is located at 1022 Brock Street South.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau made a stop in the @TownofWhitby this afternoon. MP @TurnbullWhitby and I were pleased to show him around the 55+ Recreation Centre, where he met with our local seniors and staff. Thanks for visiting our amazing town.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

My thoughts go out to the families and friends of the two officers who lost their lives last night after a shooting in @townofinnisfil. I am deeply saddened by this act of violence. My condolences to all those impacted by this tragedy.

[Durham Regional Police @DRPS]

We are truly saddened to hear this tragic news from @SouthSimcoePS. We are praying for all of those affected by this devastating incident. #heroesinlife

[Durham Regional Police @DRPS]

We are truly saddened to hear this tragic news from @SouthSimcoePS. We are praying for all of those affected by this devastating incident. #heroesinlife

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

@DRPS @SouthSimcoePS My thoughts go out to the families and friends of the two officers who lost their lives in last night's shooting in Innisfil. I am truly saddened by this act of violence. Thinking all everyone affected by this tragic incident.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

A big congratulations to Lear Corporation on your grand opening in the @TownofWhitby. Lear is a global automotive technology leader and we are thrilled to have you in our Town.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

Pleased to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony this morning for the new Thermea Spa Village in the @TownofWhitby. The Village officially opens to the public tomorrow. For more information or to book your appointment you can visit: https://t.co/EiSI9G8SfL.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

A Tree Dedication Ceremony was held this morning at @TownofWhitby to honour Whitby's longest serving Mayor, Bob Attersley. Bob held the positions of Deputy Reeve, Councillor, Regional Councillor and then Mayor from 1980-1991. Thank you for everything Bob. We miss you.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

Today, marks the #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation and #OrangeShirtDay. This is a day for reflection, learning, and growth. We honour and remember all of the children and families affected by residential schools by wearing orange shirts.
https://t.co/azuiYuIO0S

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

Today, the @TownofWhitby unveiled a new orange crosswalk, located at the corner of King Street and Dundas Street ahead of tomorrow's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour the children lost, the residential school survivors, and their families. #EveryChildMatters

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

Congratulations to Norman Howe for receiving this year's Mayor's Senior Volunteer Award and Victoria Chorley who received the 2022 Ontario Senior of the Year Award. Thank you both for your contributions to the @TownofWhitby. Well done and thank you to all of the nominees.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

I am truly honoured to have received the Key to the City this evening at my last @TownofWhitby Council Meeting. Thank you everyone for this very special gesture. I have enjoyed spending the past 28 years on Council and I look forward to seeing you all around Town.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

Congratulations to MCITY Support Services on their grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration. They are located at 137 Byron Street North and they offer a wide range of services from palliative care to technical support for any age group. Welcome to @TownofWhitby.

[Don Mitchell @_donmitchell]

Smile Cookies are back! I spent some time decorating cookies at Tim Hortons in Brooklin this morning. Don't forget to pop by and pick some up. The campaign runs until September 25th with 100% of the proceeds raised in Durham going to @TheDeniseHouse.
#supportlocal #smilecookies