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Now Accepting Special Events Grant Applications

The City of Kenora is excited to launch to the 2025 special event grant process as part of the Municipal Accommodation Tax program.

Interested organizers are encouraged to apply for funding support of up to $5,000 for events that will be hosted between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026.

Application forms and additional information can be found by contacting Tourism Kenora at tourism@kenora.ca or by dropping by the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre, 931 Lakeview Drive. The deadline to apply is May 19,...

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting for Draft Plan of Subdivision

The Corporation of the City of Kenora Committee of Adjustment Notice of Complete Application and Public Hearing Section 51 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990

that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kenora will hold a Public Meeting to consider a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision under Section 51 of the Planning Act (RSO 1990), as described below and shown on the map below.

File: D07-25-01

Location: 177 Jones Road

Description of proposal

The Draft Plan of Subdivision proposes to create five (5)...

Collaboration with Grand Council Treaty 3 for Sustainable Lake Management

The City, in collaboration with the Grand Council Treaty #3 Territorial Planning Unit, is pleased to announce the continuation of the water quality testing program on Black Sturgeon Lakes for 2025. This initiative underscores our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable lake management, building on a strong collaboration that began in 2024. 

This year’s water tests will be conducted in Spring and Summer, followed by an update to Council and neighbouring First Nations in the...

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...

City Welcomes Chief Building Official

The City of Kenora is excited to announce the appointment of Jon Taylor as the new Chief Building Official. Jon brings a wealth of experience as a carpenter and building inspector, having previously held the roles of Deputy Chief Building Official and Chief Building Official throughout Southern Ontario. Although most of his career has been spent in Southern Ontario, Kenora feels like home to him, reminding him of his roots in New Brunswick. 

The Chief Building Official plays a vital role in...