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Recycling Depots Collector Bin Changes
Posted on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 08:08 AM
In alignment with the Province of Ontario’s Blue Box Regulation under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, recyclable materials brought to the Transfer Station Recycling Depot or dropped at the Rural Recycle Depots no longer need to be sorted by material type. All of the recycling bins at the Depot can accept mixed recyclables, excluding glass. Glass continues to be collected in a dedicated bin.
Customers will experience shorter wait times at the Depot as there is no longer a...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 10:30 AM
In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, all City facilities, with the exception of The Muse, will be closed on Saturday, September 30. The Moncrief Construction Sports Centre will open at 6:00 p.m. for the SIJHL hockey game.
On Monday, October 2, City Hall and Operations Centre will be closed to recognize the civic holiday.
City Staff are continuing their journey in learning the truth of our history, during Truth and Reconciliation Week through staff education participation....
Splash Park Closing for the Season
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 02:03 PM
Please be advised that the last day of operation for the Rotary Splash Park will be Sunday, September 24.
City staff will begin winterizing the water features on Monday, September 25.
Thank you to Kenora Rotary Club for their ongoing support of the Splash Park.
We look forward to the re-opening in the spring of 2024.
Residents Urged to Participate in Test Your Smoke Alarm Day
Posted on Monday, September 18, 2023 02:32 PM
The City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Service is proud to announce its participation in “Saved by the Beep”, Ontario's first Test Your Smoke Alarm Day scheduled for Thursday, September 28th! This initiative aims to raise awareness about the vital role that smoke alarms play in keeping residents safe during a fire emergency.
Last year there were 133 fire fatalities in the province. Fires can occur unexpectedly and can devastate homes and endanger lives within minutes. Properly working smoke...
2024 CIP Program Launch
Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:00 AM
Today, the City of Kenora opened application intake for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) programs in the Harbourtown Centre, Keewatin and the Former Mill Site.
The CIP programs can provide funding for projects in specific areas of the municipality to support economic development, affordable housing, revitalization, enhanced streetscapes and building facades. Funding for the CIP programs are considered on an annual basis by Council.
In 2023, Council awarded $125,000 to support eight project...