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City Announces New Director of Finance

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce that Ryan Marsh, Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) has accepted the role of Director of Finance/City Treasurer. 

The City worked closely with an independent recruitment firm, which conducted an extensive search that attracted high-quality external candidates from across the country. The City sought a candidate who was strategic, innovative, and collaborative. Ryan brings a progressive vision to the department that will aid the City in modernizing...

Disaster Recovery Assistance Online Information Sessions

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is pleased to invite you to virtual information sessions and help you apply for the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program. 

• Thursday, July 14, 5:30 to 7 p.m. for Small Owner-Operated Business and Farms, Not-for-profit Organizations
• Thursday, July 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m. for Homeowner and Tenants 

Each session will be delivered online and begin with a 45-minute presentation followed by a question period. They will cover an overview of the guidelines:

City of Kenora Council Summary for June 21, 2022

This summary is a snapshot of the decisions made by City of Kenora Council at the June 21, 2022 meeting. Please review the minutes for an official record of the meeting proceedings.

Council approves budget amendments for seven capital projects

After receiving provincial funding, Council approved adding the following projects to the capital budget:

• $500,000 to be funded through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) for the City of Kenora Parks repairs and improvement project;
• $450,000...

Harbourtown Centre Banner Installation Begins

Crews began installation of new streetscaping elements in the Harbourtown Centre over the weekend. 

Over 100 new street pole banners will be erected throughout the downtown. The banners are reflective of the new City of Kenora tourism destination brand, accepted by Council in April 2022. 

In addition to designing the new destination tourism brand, Wake Marketing has been engaged to deliver the banner initiative. The installation project is anticipated to be completed next week. 

“This...

Husky the Muskie Restoration Complete

The City of Kenora is excited to share that Husky the Muskie has a brand new look. 

The rehabilitation project is now complete. The restored Husky the Muskie will be revealed as the scaffolding is removed later today. Everyone is encouraged to visit and admire the renewal of Kenora’s iconic mascot. 

The City would like to thank Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and FedNor for supporting the restoration project. The project was paid for by their funding contributions and through...