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City Wide Fire Ban in Effect

Please be advised that on Friday, May 16 at 12:01 a.m. local time, City of Kenora Fire Chief Gord Howard will be implementing a Fire Ban, aligning with the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) declared by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). 

This action is in response to high to extreme forest fire hazard conditions and to reduce the potential number of human-caused fires. 

When a city-wide fire ban is issued, and Restricted Fire Zone is declared by the Province. 

All burning permits are cancelled and no...

Economic Development Survey

We need your voice! The Economic Development Survey is your chance to shape Kenora’s future. Take 10 minutes to answer four questions about what new businesses, investments and opportunities you'd love to see in our community.   

The survey is open until May 30, 2025. 

Take the Economic Development Survey now!

Council Approves Key Improvements for Keewatin Public Library and Portage Bay Bridge

The City is pleased to announce that Council has approved budget spending for key infrastructure projects during this evening's Regular Meeting, including the roof replacement for the Keewatin Public Library and repairs to the Portage Bay Bridge. 

Through City reserves, $500,000 was approved for the replacement of the Keewatin Public Library roof. Project design work will be starting immediately followed by the remedial work that’s scheduled to be completed by year end. This project will ensure...

Load Restrictions Lifting

Please be advised that the spring load restrictions put in place on Sunday, March 23, on local roads will be terminated in coordination with the Ministry of Transportation, effective 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

For more information about Ontario’s 2025 spring load restrictions, please visit Ontario.ca/511. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation in protecting our highways, streets, and roads from damage during wet spring conditions. 

Fire Ban in Effect

A City-wide fire ban is in effect. All burning permits are cancelled and no outside burning or firework displays are allowed until further notice.