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We Are Glad You Are Here

Today, City of Kenora Council interrupted traffic on Main Street South with a banner cutting to welcome Kenora residents, seasonal residents, neighbouring communities and visitors to the community kicking off the 2022 Glad You Are Here campaign. 

The City of Kenora has many initiatives planned throughout the summer including, continued support of the pop-up patio program, new streetscaping elements in the Harbourtown Centre, and promotional giveaways. 

We are excited to continue the good...

Lake of the Woods the focus for joint regional marketing efforts

In partnership with Destination Northern Ontario, the City of Kenora and the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, are encouraging visitors to the region once again with the launch of new regional marketing initiatives for the summer and fall of 2022. This joint campaign will focus on the Lake of the Woods.

The impact that visitors to Kenora and Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls has on the local economy is significant. Our communities boast a variety of businesses because of this impact. When people think...

Pinecone Drive Condition Advisory

Please be advised that the condition of Pinecone Drive has deteriorated, causing the shoulder of the road to fail. 

Motorists should be aware of this hazard and be cautious and slow down when driving on Pinecone Drive.

City crews are setting up barriers along the shoulder of the road and continue to monitor the conditions.

Council Approves 2022 Operating Budget

Today, Council approved the 2022 operating budget. The 2022 capital budget was approved on December 21, 2021. The budget includes a number of critical projects initiated by staff, Council and community input. 

The 2022 budget process started with significant increases to the levy requirement and through many changes by the management team and Council, the levy requirement was brought down to a 2.92% increase over the 2021 budgeted tax levy requirement.  

In tandem with the operating...

City Offers Modern Property Tax Billing Solution

The City is improving service delivery through investment in modernization by offering a new option for property owners to receive their interim and final tax bills. 

Property owners can now choose to receive their tax bills electronically. To sign up, complete the one-page form found on our Property Taxes page. You will need to enter your email address, City of Kenora tax roll number, and the property address. We will send your next tax bill to the email address you provide on the registration...