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Nature Conservancy of Canada reaches deal with City of Kenora to purchase Town Island

Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2021 02:18 PM

National non-profit is given the greenlight for fundraising campaign

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and the City of Kenora reached a deal today regarding the future sale of Town Island. The two partners have been negotiating the terms of the sale since late last year. NCC is pleased to be able to move forward on this project and begin fundraising the $2.85 million needed to conserve Town Island.

The 82 hectares (202 acres) on the island currently held by the city represent an opportunity...

City to Develop Sustainability Action Plan

Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2021 08:20 AM

The City is pleased to announce a process to develop its first Sustainability Action Plan is underway, which is due to be completed by the end of 2021.

City Staff and the new Sustainability Advisory Committee will work together to develop an action-orientated plan. The early stage of the process will involve public engagement opportunities to gather information about how to build a more sustainable community.

Residents and other community partners are encouraged to get involved. There will...

Community Feedback Influences Changes in Kenora OPP

Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2021 08:27 AM

The Kenora Police Services Board is pleased to release the results of the community policing survey that was conducted late last summer.

The survey objective was to determine what the community’s policing service priorities were for the City of Kenora. Questions about personal safety, the community, the characteristics of the police force, and how to improve policing were asked to draw a clear picture about policing expectations and perceptions in the community.

Over 700 people responded, with 96%...

Notice of Intent to Declare Land Surplus and Dispose

Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 09:08 AM

The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the intent to pass a by-law to declare certain lands within the municipality as surplus and available for disposal by the Corporation of the City of Kenora. A by-law will be placed on the Agenda of the Committee of the Whole on February 9, 2021, Council of the Corporation will then have the opportunity for consideration during their regular meeting on February 16, 2021.

In September, 2020 the City of Kenora advertised a call for expressions...

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting D09-21-01 and D14-21-01

Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11:55 AM

Notice of complete application and public meeting for a proposed Official Plan Amendment, file number D09-21-01, and Zoning By-law Amendment, file number D14-21-01

Take notice that Council of the Corporation of the City of Kenora will hold a Statutory Public Meeting pursuant to the requirements of Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consider an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by the Corporation of the City of...

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