Media Releases

As daylight saving time approaches this Sunday, March 10, the City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents to not only set your clocks forward but also ensure your smoke alarms are working. This simple action could save lives in the event of a fire emergency. 

Council approved the 2024 Municipal Operating budget on January 29, 2024. The City of Kenora’s 2024 Capital Budget was approved on December 20, 2023. These budgets include critical projects initiated by staff, Council, and community input through the Rethinking Budgeting Survey. 

The City of Kenora and KDSB have issued a call to action to the All Nations Health Partners to come together in the spirit of collaboration to find long-term solutions to the service gaps in our community to support those who are unsheltered and experiencing homelessness. 

Kenora Airport Authority (KAA) has received communication from Perimeter Airlines, parent company of Bearskin Airlines, regarding the termination of scheduled service between Thunder Bay (YQT) and Kenora (YQK), effective May 11, 2024.

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce the introduction of a new incentive to help accelerate private sector investment in Kenora.  Council supported a By-Law which provides the opportunity for the City to enter into agreements for private sector projects.