Come Together Kenora for HGTV's Home Town Takeover Canada

You're invited to participate in a short, family-friendly video shoot on Saturday, December 20 at 11 a.m. at the Main Street Christmas Tree. Upriver Media will be on site to capture Kenora’s community spirit as we rally with a resounding, “Home Town Takeover, Come to Kenora!”.
Filming begins at 11 a.m. and will take less than an hour. Dress for the weather! Bring your friends and family! Bring signs and your loudest cheers! Come for prizes and give aways! This is a moment you’ll want to be part of.
See you at the Main Street Christmas Tree on December 20!
Watch the Community Invite Video

Keewatin Channel Bridge Weight Restriction

The Keewatin Channel Bridge currently has a vehicle weight limit due to scaffolding adjustments.

Vehicles weighing up to 8,500 pounds, including passengers and cargo, may continue to use the bridge via the signalled alternating traffic in the Eastbound lane.

All commercial vehicles weighing over 8,500 pounds must use the Highway 17A Bypass. 

Emergency vehicles and buses are permitted to cross the bridge with the flow of regular passenger traffic, although no more than one emergency vehicle or bus may be on the bridge at the same time. 

For more information, see the Public Notice.

Recycle and Garbage Curbside Collection Update for Friday Route

By City of Kenora - Dec 19, 2025

Please be advised that City crews are currently working to collect garbage and recyclables on the Friday Route; however, collection is running slower than usual due to the winter storm event.  

As a result, some customers north of the by-pass may not have their items picked up today. The next regular collection day for the Friday Route is January 2, 2026. 

Alternatively, you may drop off your items at the Transfer Station.

We thank our customers for their patience during impacts of the winter storm event.

 

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City of Kenora
1 Main Street South
Kenora ON P9N3X2

Phone: 807-467-2000
After hours: 807-467-2080

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Closed on Holidays

 

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