News and Notices

Please be advised that the City of Kenora does not issue parking tickets by email or text message. Valid City of Kenora parking tickets are only issued as yellow tickets and left on your vehicle. If you receive a text message or email about an outstanding parking matter, do not click any links or provide personal or payment information.

Please be advised that a section of Wharf Street and the Keewatin Wharf will be closed to all traffic beginning Saturday, October 25 at 7:00 a.m. to begin staging for the upcoming repairs to the Portage Bay Bridge.

The City of Kenora and Kenora Makwa Patrol are hosting a Winter Warmth Drive once again this fall. Donate your clean, gently used, warm clothing at the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre, 931 Lakeview Drive, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week. We are closed on Tuesday, November 11.

The Economic Development and Tourism Department of the City of Kenora is excited to announce that it has won a Marketing Canada Award. The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) revealed the winners of the 2025 Marketing Canada awards at its annual conference hosted October 6 to 9, 2025 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

Please be advised that First Avenue South between Sixth Street South and Seventh Street South will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, October 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for emergency manhole repairs.

Please be advised that a section of First Avenue South at Matheson Street South for 60 meters will be closed to all traffic beginning Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, October 24.

Preparing for 2026 Municipal Election starts now. If you have ever thought about running for Council – now is your chance to learn more. Register for the Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities Online Workshop Series today.

The City is proud to announce the renewal of two ten-year license agreements with Mount Evergreen Ski Club and Kenora Nordic and Biathlon Club. These agreements reaffirm the City’s dedication to outdoor recreation, four season tourism, active lifestyles and supporting local businesses.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kenora will hold a Public Meeting to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under City of Kenora Zoning By-law 101-2015, as described below and shown on the attached map.

Please be advised that the Thistle Arena upgrade project is nearing completion, and the arena will open on Tuesday, October 14, with regular ice scheduling resuming for all users.