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City Launches New Tool for Transit Notices

The City of Kenora has launched a new notification tool to alert transit riders of changes or cancellations to the City transit schedule. For those who rely on theCity transitas their primary mode of transportation for work, shopping, and personal errands, it is essential that they know when there are changes to the schedule. 

The new platform is simple and easy for everyone. Transit riders text the word “transit” to 1-877-980-2001 to opt-in to the service. When there are changes or...

City of Kenora Notice of Application and Public Meeting for a Zoning By-law Amendment D14-23-03

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting for a Zoning By-law Amendment, File Number D14-23-03Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P13, s. 34

Take Notice that Council of the Corporation of the City of Kenora will hold a Statutory Public Meeting, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment as it pertains to Zoning By-law No. 101-2015, at the following time and location:

Statutory public meeting           

When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

Location: Council...

Host a Summer Student Program

We are seeking Host Homes for University level students that are engaged insummer employmentwith the City of Kenora. This is an affordable and beneficial experience for our students, while providing a small income for those willing to share their home for the summer. 

We are looking to connect our summer student employees with home owners for the purpose of renting a room between the months of April to September of 2023.  

It is expected that interested homeowners would be able to provide:

• a clean...

City of Kenora Notice of Application and Public Meeting

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting for an Official Plan Amendment D09-23-01 and Zoning By-law Amendment D14-23-02 Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P13, s. 34

 

Take Notice that Council of the Corporation of the City of Kenora will hold a Statutory Public Meeting, under Sections 17 and 34 of thePlanning Act, to consider City-initiatedOfficial Plan Amendmentas it pertains to the City of Kenora Official Plan, Council Adoption May 19, 2015, Ministerial Approval November 5, 2015 (By-law No....

Solicitor General Provides Some Financial Relief From Policing Costs

Councils still looking for more, pending review of Community Safety and Policing Act later this year

After several meetings with the Ministry of the Solicitor General on a possible solution to the OPP police cost crisis facing their communities, Minister Michael Kerzner has responded to the leaders of NNW Fair Cost Policing Coalition with further discounts to the annual policing costs. While the additional discounts are much lower than the municipalities had requested, the coalition leaders are...