News and Notices

Please be advised that a culvert will be replaced on Austin Lake Road on Tuesday, June 9, starting at 9:00 a.m. There may be traffic delays during the replacement work. Motorists are advised to follow traffic control in the work area.

Please be advised that a culvert will be replaced on Duffus Road on Monday, June 8, starting at 9:00 a.m. There may be traffic delays during the replacement work. 

Please be advised that work on the Coney Island – Kenora Rotary Playground replacement project will commence the week of June 8. Removal of the old playground is expected to start around Wednesday, June 10.

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles. 

Please be advised that the Kenora Rotary Splash Park in Norman Park will open by the end of the day on Friday, June 5, weather permitting. 

Please be advised that the spring load restrictions put in place on March 29, 2026 on local roads will be terminated in coordination with the Ministry of Transportation, effective Friday June 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Please be advised that TC Energy will be running a blowdown maintenance project from Wednesday, June 10 to Saturday, June 13 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Blowdown will occur once daily for three hours. 

Please be advised that recycling requirements have changed for Coney Island residents. Please place all recycling items, including glass, in a clear plastic bag rather than a container.

To welcome summer, the City of Kenora has installed a new, bright, 3D KENORA sign located at Husky the Muskie. The new 3D sign welcomes residents and visitors alike, highlighting Kenora’s vibrancy while inviting everyone to snap and explore the beloved harbourfront. The new KENORA sign is part of the McLeod Park rejuvenation project. 

On May 28, 2026, City of Kenora Council approved to proceed with the expropriation of the Kenricia Hotel, completing the Certificate of Approval stage, and moving forward with the Registration of an Expropriation Plan.