Media Releases

The City of Kenora is proud to present the 2025 Annual Report highlighting the progress and accomplishments achieved during the year ending December 31, 2025. Through the dedication of Council and more than City 250 staff, the City of Kenora is dedicated to delivering public services, administering programs, and implementing improvements that support a vibrant and resilient community.

The City’s Sustainability Advisory Committee is thrilled to announce the return of the backyard composter program for Kenora residents. 

The Muse is delighted to announce the installation of a new Q-SYS integrated audio, video and control functions system at the Douglas Family Art Centre to provide integrated audio visual access throughout the building.

Organizations interested to host conference and corporate events in 2026 may be eligible to apply for a new stream of funding announced today by the City of Kenora. Organizations can apply for 25 percent of eligible costs to a maximum of $5,000.

The City of Kenora has launched the online Kenora Leisure Guide. This dynamic portal makes it easy for locals of all ages to discover sport, recreation, leisure, arts and culture, and volunteer activities across the Kenora area.

On February 17, 2026, City Council approved the 2026 municipal operating budget which will see a modest 3.74% net tax levy increase. City Council and Administration approach the annual budgets with a focus on maintaining existing services while also addressing the needs of future generations.

The City is thrilled to celebrate a record-breaking result for the 2025 Holiday Trail. Building on the momentum from last winter’s historic 2024 campaign, which earned the City a Marketing Canada Award from the Economic Developers Association of Canada, the 2025 Holiday Trail surpassed those award-winning numbers.

The City’s on-demand transit service, The Wave, has achieved a major milestone, having delivered more than 60,000 rides since launching in October 2024.

Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Stace Gander as the City’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) effective February 5, 2026.

Mayor Andrew Poirier, Councillor Robert Bernie, Councillor Barbara Manson, and Co-CAO’s Heather Pihulak and Stace Gander will join more than 1,900 participants from across the province at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference. The conference is being held in downtown Toronto, from January 18 to 20, 2026.