Steve Lee - Deputy Mayor & Whitby North Ward Councillor

04/28/2026

FYI - Early campaigning with literature is NOT allowed!

Residents have called me to tell me that they have had future candidates door knocking. They cannot hand out literature.

04/26/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Whitby Sports Hall of Fame inductees! 🎉

Our town has a long history of athletic excellence, and the Whitby Sports Hall of Fame does important work by making sure these accomplishments are preserved and celebrated.

Congratulations to the 2026 Whitby Sports Hall of Fame inductees! 🎉

It was an honour to attend this evening's induction ceremony and celebrate the incredible accomplishments of Eric Perroni, Delmer Rints, and the 2001 Anderson CVI Senior Boys Volleyball Team.

Our town has a long history of athletic excellence, and the Whitby Sports Hall of Fame does important work by making sure these accomplishments are preserved and celebrated.

04/25/2026

Don’t forget to come out with the whole family and join Mayor Elizabeth Roy and myself for a FREE swim and pool party.

The music will be blasting, lots of prizes and FREE ducks!

04/24/2026

I had the privledge of attending Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health for the 2026 kick off of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign. 100% of all proceeds from the cookie sales will go to support mental health initiatives at Ontario Shores. Starting Monday, April 27th and running all week until Sunday, May 3rd, please visit any Tim’s in Whitby, buy a cookie and help support

04/12/2026

This paragraph below was said by councillor Niki Lundquist earlier tonight. I fully agree with it all. I think those that are in it for the own self interests, or any other self serving reasons are not what residents need or deserve.

“People are starting to announce their intentions with respect to the municipal election. If you genuinely care about good decision making, and supporting people who take on this work, not out of self-interest but out of love for community, please show up for those you support. Make donations to campaigns (once the campaign period opens) talk to your neighbours about why municipal elections matter and why you're supporting a candidate, knock on doors, put up signs or just commit to voting. Our communities need all of us to care just a little more.”

04/11/2026

The Town of Whitby - Local Government ,MPP Lorne Coe and MPP Todd McCarthy made an important infrastructure funding announcement in Brooklin this afternoon (Columbus Road).

This project is essential for the preparation of the anticipated growth in our Town. Whitby’s population is expected to increase to 190,000 by 2031.

📢 Big moves are happening in North Whitby!

After months of behind-the-scenes work, construction is entering the next phase on Columbus Road, bringing us closer to a wider and more connected route for our growing community. 🚧

Mayor Elizabeth Roy joined funding partners from the Province and Elexicon Energy on site to mark the milestone as the project transitions into active road construction.

Stay tuned for updates — and what to expect as work continues along the corridor!

📍 Columbus Road (Country Lane to Cedarbrook Trail)
🔁 Ongoing, multi-year project

Learn more ➡️ https://www.whitby.ca/news/posts/from-prep-work-to-pavement-whitby-begins-road-work-on-columbus-road-project

04/07/2026

🎨✨ Calling All Young Artists, Whitby! ✨🎨
Big creativity is taking centre stage this spring - and we want to see what YOU can do.

Get involved in two exciting opportunities to showcase your talent:

🎭 Play in Progress: Fieldgate Sports Complex Showcase
Ages 6–18 can submit drawings or paintings inspired by play - from sport and movement to imagination and teamwork.
Selected pieces will be featured during the grand opening, with a few becoming a permanent part of the facility 👀

🖌️ Art Attack 2026
Whitby’s popular Art Attack event featuring chosen works returns to the Station Gallery on May 7. Celebrating youth creativity across mediums - including drawing, painting, sculpture, video, photography, fashion, jewelry, and spoken word. Artwork will be showcased at Station Gallery from May 2 - May 31, 2026.
Open to ages 12–18.

💡 Creativity helps tell Whitby’s story — bringing energy and inspiration into shared spaces.

🗓️ Deadline: April 17
Submit your artwork: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/Submit-Your-Artwork-Here

Learn more:
👉 https://www.whitby.ca/news/posts/calling-all-young-artists-two-ways-to-showcase-your-creativity-this-spring⁠

Let’s see what Whitby’s young artists can create 💥