News and Notices

Please be advised that the existing closure related to the Portage Bay Bridge project is being adjusted. Effective Thursday, April 23, a section of Wharf Street at Tenth Street will be closed to all traffic to accommodate project operations

Please be advised that the access road between Anicinabe Park and Old Chalet Lane will be closed from Friday, May 1, 2026 until the Park closes in the fall. 

The City of Kenora Women’s Slo-Pitch League 2026 is looking to bring on new umpires to support the league throughout the upcoming season.

City of Kenora is moving to stage 4 of the expropriation process, Certificate of Approval. The City has received the report from the Ontario Land Tribunal, who oversaw the Hearing of Necessity.  In the coming weeks, Council will determine if it wishes to proceed with the expropriation.

The City is ready to spring into action this summer with the return of the Communities in Bloom program. Judges will travel across Canada, ranking hundreds of participating communities. In July, the judges will spend a day and a half in Kenora, guided by locals who highlight what makes our city special. Learn more about how you can get involved.

Coker Road from Kelly Road to the east side of Rice Bay will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, April 16, due to the increasing water Level on Black Sturgeon Lake, specifically Rice Bay. The closure affects all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Following the closure, the Rice Bay water level will be monitored. When the level reduces, the road will be inspected for safe re-opening. The City will re-open the Coker Road only when it is safe to do so.

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, for 1053 Lakeview Drive, File D14-26-03.

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kenora will hold a Public Meeting to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment under City of Kenora Official Plan, 2015, as described below and with subject lands at 1060 Lakeview Drive, 832 Lakeview Drive, File D09-26-01.

The City is pleased to announce that on February 17, 2026, Council approved the much anticipated Community Improvement Plan (CIP). This single, comprehensive plan aligns Kenora’s growth and revitalization efforts and expands available financial incentives to encourage and support development.