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Members Required for Planning Advisory Committee

City Council is seeking citizens interested in serving as a Member of the Planning Advisory Committee. The term of appointment is up to November 14, 2026 (at the pleasure of Council).

The purpose of the Kenora Planning Advisory Committee is to oversee the land use development of the City of Kenora, having regard to Provincial Policy, the City of Kenora Official Plan, and the City of Kenora Zoning By-law and to the principles of organized, reasonable development. 

The Committee is responsible for the...

Members Required for Kenora Handi Transit Board

The Kenora Handi Transit Board is seeking citizens interested in serving as a Member of the Kenora Handi Transit Board. 

The purpose of the Board is to provide policies, procedures and guidance on the administration and service delivery provision of specialized transportation services to the physically restricted and other eligible individuals as may be determined from time to time, according to Handi Transit’s guidelines. 

If you have experience or interest in providing accessible service in our...

2024 CIP Program Launch

Today, the City of Kenora opened application intake for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) programs in the Harbourtown Centre, Keewatin and the Former Mill Site. 

The CIP programs can provide funding for projects in specific areas of the municipality to support economic development, affordable housing, revitalization, enhanced streetscapes and building facades. Funding for the CIP programs are considered on an annual basis by Council. 

In 2023, Council awarded $125,000 to support eight project...

City Economic Development Department Hosting Northern Event

The City of Kenora was selected to host the Northern Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) event. The event is taking place on September 21 at Seven Generations Education Institute: Manidoo Baawaatig. EDCO is hosting four professional development regional events throughout Ontario in 2023. Each event is a full day of sessions that have a regional focus on subjects that are relevant. This program allows members to learn and share information on current issues and programs that affect the...

StreetScan Conducting Pavement Condition Index

Please be advised that StreetScan will be in Kenora to conduct a Pavement Condition Index on City of Kenora roads beginning on Wednesday, September 13, for approximately one week. 

The results of the Pavement Condition Index will be used for capital planning for repair, maintenance, and reconstruction of roads. 

Expect to see the vehicle on local roads over the next week.

StreetScan employs vehicle-mounted sensing technology to assess road conditions in normal traffic flow. The system utilizes its...