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Fire Ban in Effect
No Outside Burning Until Further Notice
Please be advised that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has announced a Restricted Fire Zone is in effect as of Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. local time for the Northwest region.
In collaboration with this announcement, City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services has issued a City-Wide fire ban for the City of Kenora.
All outside burning is prohibited, including brush and grass burning or backyard fire pits. Gas or fuel stoves, charcoal, and wood burning stoves or furnaces are permitted with extreme caution and only under specific conditions.
All burning permits are cancelled until further notice.
The City of Kenora fire ban will remain in effect until the Restricted Fire Zone is lifted by MNRF.
The Kenora Age-Friendly Committee, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Kenora, RTOERO District 26, and the City of Kenora, is thrilled to invite you to a Volunteer Fair on February 19, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre in the Multipurpose Room.
An official statement from the City of Kenora Mayor Poirier regarding respectful language on social media. Learn about the Community Code of Conduct, how to share feedback constructively, and where to get reliable City of Kenora information.
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.
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