Talk:Whitby, Ontario
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[edit] Right-Wing Whitby This Week
User:RickHarris deleted the criticism of the town paper for being too right-wing. I personally believe this criticism is valid, as I have heard it repeated by many citizens, as well as in letters to the editor of the paper. Every federal or provincial election, the Whitby This Week has run prominently-placed editorials by the editor of the paper endorsing the Conservative candidate. I think this consistent backing of Conservative candidates reveals a certain bias. Inanechild 17:46, 26 March 2006 (UTC)
This is true, and while I agree that a paper should never be biased, perhaps the Whitby This Week is promoting conservative candidates because the town is largely conservative as shown by Jim Flaherty (Conservative MPP) winning the riding for the past many years. Whitby is definintly an upper-middle class town, and serves as home to many right wingers. The paper, it would seem, is simply giving the people what they want. Now I'm rambling, but I agree that this bias should be noted in the article. --Bouyeeze 06:55, 30 March 2006 (UTC)
- What does the paper's bias have to do with the town itself? The reference should be removed and kept out. Daveharr 19:13, 21 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] "Hooliganism"
I deleted the implication that more townhouses, resulting in more lower-income families, are responsible for the rise in youth crime in Whitby. Not only is this an unsourced generalization, but the vast majority of townhouses are being built in affulant suburbs, especially north Whitby, and can hardly be considered low-income developments. Inanechild 16:55, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Local Problems
This section has been temporarily removed from the main article. Sources need to be verified. Relevant information needs to be worked into appropriate sections of the main article. Flibirigit 17:50, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
- Being a bedroom community, Whitby has many of the problems that come with such a status, such as a lack of entertainment options for youth. [citation needed]
- Counter arguement: recent growth of the AMC Entertainment Centrum. Flibirigit 17:56, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
- Transportation is an increasing problem. Whitby's housing boom has increased pressure on the road system, making Whitby more difficult to get around during rush hour. Due to low density, service by the former Whitby Transit was infrequent and service off-peak was very limited. A new regional system, Durham Region Transit, is hoped to alleviate some of these local transportation issues. [citation needed]
- The town is often criticized for its failure to uphold the principles of smart growth, with urban sprawl becoming an increased problem. [citation needed]
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- This paragraph should be incorportated into a Transportation section of the main article. Flibirigit 17:56, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
- Housing prices have increased dramatically, making it more difficult for some young families hoping to purchase their first home. [citation needed]
- Whitby's downtown has become largely neglected. The majority of the downtown businesses cater to those at the lower end of the socio-economic scale as seen by the abundance of check-cashing outlets, pawn shops, rent-to-own stores, tatooo and body rub parlors, and bail bondsmen. Many downtown historical buildings have been demolished. [citation needed]
- Whitby's annual "Mardi Gras" celebration due to an assault on a police officer. [citation needed]
- Schools are close to or are already overpopulated. [citation needed]
- Education section needed. Flibirigit 17:56, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Population
The population of Whitby listed disagrees with itself in the opening paragraph and the infobox. Also, it is referred to as both a city and a town in the same article. (it is officially "The Town of Whitby"; I do not know if it has the population to be a Census Metropolitan Area which makes it a city no matter what they want to call it) --72.137.11.195 03:46, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
- Thanks for pointing that out. I have changed the population to 116,000 estimated in 2005, according to the Town of Whitby web site. Unfortunately the 2006 Census results are not yet published. Flibirigit 05:14, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
