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Public Statement Leadership Transition at the City of Kenora

The City of Kenora wishes to advise the public that, effective May 21, 2025, Kyle Attanasio has departed from the role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the City of Kenora. Council thanks Mr. Attanasio for his service and contributions to the City and extends best wishes in his future endeavors.

To ensure stability and continuity during this period of transition, the responsibilities of the CAO will be jointly assumed by Heather Pihulak, Director of Corporate Services and City Clerk, and...

Council Approves 2025 Tax Rates and Ratios

On Tuesday, May 20, Council approved the 2025 tax rates and ratios for the City. The 2025 Capital, Solid Waste, and Water and Wastewater Utility Budgets were approved on November 19, 2024, and the 2025 Operating Budget on March 18, 2025.  

The 2025 approved budget represents an 8.12% increase in the City’s residential municipal tax rate over 2024. 

City Council and Administration approach the annual budgets with a primary focus on maintaining existing services while also addressing the needs of future...

Coney Island Recycle and Garbage Collection Cancellation

Please be advised that the Coney Island recycle and garbage seasonal collection service has been cancelled for today, Tuesday, May 20. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

If you have items to dispose of immediately, you can bring them to the Transfer Station, 401 Mellick Avenue. Garbage bags must have an attached City of Kenora bag tag. Accepted recycle items can be deposited at the Recycle Depot for free. The Transfer Station is open every day, except holidays. 

We appreciate your...

Load Restrictions Lifting

Please be advised that the spring load restrictions put in place on Sunday, March 23, on local roads will be terminated in coordination with the Ministry of Transportation, effective 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

For more information about Ontario’s 2025 spring load restrictions, please visit Ontario.ca/511. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation in protecting our highways, streets, and roads from damage during wet spring conditions. 

Household Hazardous Waste Depot Moving to Saturdays

Please be advised that the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) depot at the Transfer Station is conveniently moving to Saturdays, starting June 7 and continuing every Saturday until the end of September. The HHW depot hours will remain the same - open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The HHW depot is a free once-a-week service for residential customers and allows customers to dispose of household items that are reactive, flammable, corrosive, poisonous, and otherwise potentially dangerous every week at the...