News

The City of Kenora is proud to announce the appointment of Gordon Howard as its new Director of Fire and Emergency Services and Fire Chief.

On November 19, Council approved the 2025 Capital, Solid Waste, and Water and Wastewater Utility Budgets including their respective 10-year Capital plans. 

Kenora's Main Street Christmas Tree Lighting event will begin at 5:30 p.m. on November 22, 2024. This festive occasion on Main Street, hosted by Harbourtown BIZ, Tourism Kenora, and The Muse, welcomes everyone and their families to enjoy an evening filled with holiday joy and community spirit.

The City of Kenora’s Economic Development and Tourism Department is excited to host ‘The Future of Business: It’s a Tall Order’ with keynote speaker Heather Thomson. 

The City of Kenora’s Fire and Emergency Services is participating in Take Action on Radon’s ‘100 Radon Test Kit Challenge’ and is encouraging Kenora residents to test their homes for radon.

The City Kenora's Economic Development and Tourism Department wins Marketing Canada Award. The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) revealed the winners of the 2024 Marketing Canada awards at its annual conference in September. 

Kenora will soon experience a new flexible, affordable, on-demand microtransit service, The Wave. The Wave hits the road Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

The City of Kenora is excited to kick off Small Business Month this October, a time to recognize and celebrate the vibrant local businesses that play a vital role in our community. 

The City of Kenora is partnering with PSD CityWide over the next 8-to-12-month period to develop an Asset Management Plan. Residents are invited to participate in the Citizen Questionnaire by October 14, 2024.

The City of Kenora remains dedicated to continuing to provide library and senior programs to the community during the temporary closure of the Keewatin Library.