Media Releases

The City of Kenora opens application intake for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) programs in the Harbourtown Centre, Keewatin and the Former Mill Site.

The City of Kenora has appointed Dexter Hupe as Kenora Fire and Emergency Services Acting Fire Chief effective September 23, after receiving the resignation of Chief David Pratt. 

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce a significant contribution from the Municipal Accommodation Tax to the Black Sturgeon Lake Property Owners Association. In a recent gathering, Mayor Poirier and Councillor Barb Manson presented a financial contribution of $40,000 aimed at enhancing local tourism and access to some of our region’s beautiful waterways.

On June 28, the City of Kenora and Kenora Public Library Board announced that the Keewatin Library and Keewatin Senior Centre, located on Ottawa Street, will be closed until further notice due to structural issues with the roof. 

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce that Steve Woolrich has been actively engaging with the community, walking the streets, and meeting with local businesses to analyze community safety issues in the Harbourtown Centre. Woolrich is currently undertaking a three-month residency, which concludes July 31, 2024.

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce that a captivating and vibrant art display will soon appear on Kenora’s harbourfront, offering an interactive experience for locals and visitors alike. 

On Tuesday, May 21, Council approved the 2024 tax rates and ratios for the City of Kenora. The 2024 Capital Budget was approved on November 15, 2023, and the 2024 Operating Budget on January 29, 2024.

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce that Steve Woolrich has commenced his three-month residency in Kenora to analyze community safety issues in the Harbourtown Centre. 

Kenora's City Council has directed Administration to proceed with negotiations for a new micro-transit solution for our community. Administration has been working diligently to seek options which could stabilize public transit in Kenora. 

The City of Kenora has invested $1.6M in the construction and acquisition of a new road that will connect Ninth Street North to Main Street North on the former Abitibi Mill site.