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Geographic Names Questionnaire

The Ontario Geographic Names Board Secretariat at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has received two applications to officially name two islands near our municipality. Your input is needed!

Is there a local name for the islands in question? Do you support the proposed names? Please complete the questionnaire to assist the Ontario Geographic Names Board Secretariat in the naming process for: 

1. Arcadia Island: Located in Lake of the Woods between Galt Island and Allans Island,...

City of Kenora Council Summary for October 18, 2023

This summary is a snapshot of the decisions made by City of Kenora Council at the October 18, 2023 meeting. Please review the Minutes for an official record of the meeting proceedings.

Council supports annual funding increase for NOSM University

Council supports a request that the Provincial Government grant Norther Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) University’s request for a permanent increase in annual base funding of $4 million before the end of the is fiscal year so it can continue to deliver...

City Celebrates Winter Banner Community Art Project

The City of Kenora is excited to announce the completion of the winter banner community art project. Crews were on site in the Harbourtown Centre this week installing winter-themed banners that will be on display throughout the holiday season and into the new year.

In August 2023, in partnership with Harbourtown BIZ, the City launched an art project to invite youth aged 18 years and under to participate in designing winter-themed banners to decorate the street poles in the Harbourtown Centre....

Smoke Alarms and Daylight Savings

The City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services is urging residents to take a proactive step in ensuring their safety as they prepare to "fall back" for Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, November 5. 

"Daylight Savings Time marks the moment when we set our clocks back one hour, gaining an extra hour of sleep. It also serves as a reminder to check and update the batteries in your smoke alarms," said Deputy Fire Chief Dexter Hupe. "Properly functioning smoke alarms are crucial in safeguarding your...

Snow Operations

The City has received 25cm of snow over the past five days. City crews are actively performing snow and ice control activities, including sanding and salting, City-wide to improve traction on roadways and bridges. City crews have been working overtime in addition to their regular hours to keep up with the changing road and sidewalk conditions. 

Slush and snow-covered roads can make driving dangerous. Also, at this time of year where freezing/thawing conditions occur, it creates ice each morning...