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Whitby, Ontario Whitby is a town located east on the north shore of Lake Ontario. It is the seat of Durham Region. In 2006, population was 111,184—population is rapidly growing. Compared to 2001, population was only 87,413. This translates into a 27.2% growth in population in period of five years.
Many residents commute to the GTA for work. Whitby is connected to Toronto via the MacDonald Cartier Freeway. Among the top employers present in Whitby are: The Regional Municipality of Durham, Durham District School Board, Gerdau Ameristeel, and a major LCBO warehouse. General Motors Canada in Oshawa is also a major employer to the residents of Durham Region.
With a rich history, Whitby houses a large number of significant heritage buildings in the downtown area. Along with numerous historical sites such as the Centennial Building, The Station Gallery and Trafalgar Castle School, you can find plenty to do by visiting Whitby's Waterfront Trail and Iroquois Park Sports Complex.
(pictured above: Port Whitby Marina)
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
1991 |
61,281 |
1996 |
73,794 |
2001 |
87,413 |
2006 |
108,139 |
2007 |
111,444 |
2010 |
127,886 |
2021 |
176,400 |
2031 |
212,700 |
As of June 23, 2008, your REALTOR® will have to ask for identification, as in picture I.D. In June 2007, the federal government approved amendments to regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering)and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). The amendments, which come into effect on June 23, 2008, are designed to broaden the scope of record keeping and reporting requirements. This means that real estate salespersons and brokers will have new obligations under the PCMLTFA.
Requirements as of June 23, 2008 will include a receipt of funds record for all transactions regardless of the amount of funds received (unless funds are received from a financial entity or public body). In addition, a client identification record will be required to be completed with respect to every purchase and sale regardless of the existence of a cash deposit. Salespersons and brokers will be required to verify and record the identification of each client involved in a particular sale.
The Ontario Government has set the rent increase guideline at 1.8% for 2009.
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