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City Launches Backyard Composting Program

The City’s Sustainability Advisory Committee is thrilled to announce plans for an outdoor food waste diversion solution for residents in Kenora. 

As part of the City’s community-wide Sustainability Action Plan, community members expressed that composting is important and should be further explored. The Sustainability Advisory Committee has worked closely with municipal staff, partners, and the community to guide and implement projects outlined in the Sustainability Action Plan. Projects that focus...

Collective Bargaining Community Update

The City and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 191 have been in collective bargaining aimed at achieving a renewal of the collective agreement for our 140 front-line workers. The bargaining teams have reached a tentative agreement. 

“Council is pleased that the parties were able to reach a tentative agreement. This means that our CUPE Local 191 workers will continue to deliver the day-to-day services that are important to our community. We thank both parties for their determination...

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Rescind Notice 470 Lakeview Drive and West

Please be advised that the precautionary boil water advisory issued on February 23, 2025, has been rescinded for all persons consuming water from the City of Kenora water distribution system from the following locations: 

• 470 Lakeview Drive and west including homes and businesses in the following areas: Norman, Keewatin, Highway 17 West, and Darlington Drive

The precautionary boil water advisory is rescinded effective February 28, 2025. 

Laboratory testing of the water supply does not indicate the...

Drinking Water System Annual Report Available

City of Kenora water services customers can now view the 2024 Kenora Drinking Water System Annual Report.

The City of Kenora continually provides safe drinking water to all customers. As mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act 2002, Ontario Regulation 170/03, this annual report includes:

• a description of the water treatment process and chemicals used;
• any major expenses to install, repair or upgrade equipment in the system;
• the results of our water tests and how they compare to provincial...

Frost Bites Starts March 2, 2025

Tourism Kenora is pleased to announce our annual winter culinary event Frost Bites is happening throughout March. Nine participating restaurants will feature delicious new menu items each week. The event begins on Sunday, March 2, and the menu for each week will be as follows:

• Week one:  burger week
• Week two:  poutine week
• Week three: tacos week
• Week four: pasta week

How it works

When you order one of the special menu items at any of the participating restaurants, you will receive a stamp on your...