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Council Commits to Addressing Safety Concerns

Council has commenced their new term with a firm commitment to the community to address safety concerns for citizens in the downtown core. 

A special meeting of Council held yesterday provided an initial opportunity to hear the concerns of citizens along with a dedicated opportunity for Council to discuss ideas to address the systemic challenges facing the community. These discussions included immediate actions along with long-term strategies.  

Through these discussions, the Ontario...

Northwestern Ontario Municipalities Focused on Finding a Solution for 2023 Police Costs, and Beyond

Kenora, Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake remain the three highest cost jurisdictions in all of Ontario for OPP policing services

The Councils of Kenora, Sioux Lookout and Pickle Lake remain committed to working cooperatively with the Government of Ontario to find a funding solution for the extraordinarily high police costs in their three municipalities.

In April, the municipalities formed a coalition. Since that time, they have had meetings with OPP officials, Ministry staff, and the Minister on the...

Snow Clearing and Parking

The City of Kenora is reminding citizens about parking for snow clearing this winter. 

Please keep the snow and ice on your property when cleaning your yard and driveway after a snow fall.  Do not push or pile snow onto municipally-owned streets and sidewalks. When snow is piled on the street or blocks the sidewalk, it is difficult and unsafe for the snow plow operators to clear the snow. 

At all times, especially in winter, you may not park your vehicle over or partly onto a sidewalk....

New Coney Island Footbridge to be Installed with Temporary Railings

Today, Tuesday, November 16, Council directed administration to install the new Coney Island Footbridge structure with temporary construction railings and lighting to ensure access to Coney Island continues for the 2022/2023 winter season. 

The Coney Island Footbridge connects mainland Kenora to Coney Island in the winter months. The Footbridge spans approximately 296 feet in length and is installed in November of each year to provide connection to Coney Island during the winter season. The...

City Raises Métis Flag Permanently at City Hall

The Métis flag has reserved permanent residency outside Kenora City Hall as a symbol of the City’s ongoing commitment to Indigenous reconciliation.

A flag raising ceremony took place on Friday, October 14th with a ceremonial event recognizing the significance of the Métis people in our community and the partnerships with Métis people.

The event welcomed several Métis leaders and dignitaries including Kenora Métis Council Senator Karen Cederwall, Kenora Métis Council President, Liz Boucha, and Regional...