News and Notices

The City is excited to provide an update on its application to be the host community for the first season of Home Town Takeover Canada. This upcoming season will film in 2026 and include a transformation period where HGTV designers and builders renovate homes, businesses, and public spaces in a chosen community of under 20,000 people.

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Implementation Committee, is excited to announce the launch of a new Progress Dashboard.

Residential recycle blue box programs in Ontario are moving to a new collection system that is fully funded by producers of recycling materials. Starting in January, Kenora will transition to an enhanced recycling system managed by Circular Materials. Recycling will be even more convenient with your new recycling cart. 

We are pleased to share a comprehensive guide for homeowners in Kenora who want to add a secondary suite or secondary dwelling unit to their property. 

The City is continuing essential repairs to the Portage Bay Bridge through the winter. For your safety, the Portage Bay Bridge remains closed to all pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

On Tuesday, December 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. a small section of Ninth Street North, between Artillery Way and Eleventh Avenue North, will be closed for hydro line maintenance by SYNERGY NORTH.

Residential recycle blue box programs across Ontario continue to move to a collection system that is 100 percent funded and operated by producers of packaging and paper products. Starting in January, Kenora will transition to an enhanced recycling system operated by Circular Materials. Recycling will be even more convenient in Kenora with a new recycling cart and a standardized list of what can be recycled across Ontario.

Please be advised that downtown roads will be temporarily closed on Saturday, November 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the Kenora Kinsmen Club Santa Claus Parade.

Our Recreation Team is hosting an after school program in December. Kids will experience two weeks of structured activities to stay active, learn new skills, and have fun in a supportive environment. Sports Stars After School Program at Moncrief Construction Sports Centre (MCSC) is designed for all ability levels. This program is free for all participants, thanks to our sponsor Canadian Tire Jumpstart.

Traffic lights at the intersection of Lakeview Drive and Parsons Street will be disabled on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, starting at 8:00 a.m. for geotechnical drilling on Parsons Street and Minnesota Street.