News

Portage Bay Bridge will not reopen at the end of July. While planned repair work has been completed, stress monitoring equipment installed on the bridge has shown that portions of bridge’s original steel are not behaving as predicted. For public safety, the bridge will remain closed. Please continue to follow detour signs, barriers, and use alternative routes. The City is committed to the safe reopening of the Portage Bay bridge and the City is actively working towards a solution.

The City of Kenora, in partnership with the Kenora Rotary Club, invites residents and visitors to celebrate the official Grand Opening of the Coney Island – Kenora Rotary Club Playground on Tuesday, August 4 at 2:30 p.m. The new playground transforms Kenora’s beloved waterfront destination into a more inclusive place where children and families of all abilities can play, connect, and explore together. 

Overnight construction will occur at the Parsons Street and Lakeview Drive intersection starting July 27 and is expected to continue until the end of August. Overnight work from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. will see traffic reduced to one lane, controlled by flagging. Please drive cautiously, obey posted signage, and follow all traffic control measures.

We are pleased to announce that the repairs have been completed and the Rotary Splash Park is now open and ready for everyone to enjoy!

The City's recreation department is excited to announce that the Lane Pool will be staying open for one more week before closing for the summer.

Hydro One will be replacing poles and requires a planned power outage in our community on June 25, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The City's recreation department is hosting a Lifesaving Society Recertification course on June 26 to keep your lifeguarding skills current.

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.

Registration for City of Kenora Women’s Slo-Pitch League is now open. We are recruiting returning teams, as well as new teams for the 2026 season.