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.

Significant Weather Event Declared on December 18, 2025

By City of Kenora - Dec 18, 2025

Please be advised that the City of Kenora is declaring a Significant Weather Event related to Snow Accumulation in line with Section 4.1 of ONTARIO REGULATION 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

Declaring a Significant Weather Event related to snow accumulation is a way to advise our residents, pedestrians and motorists to expect winter maintenance service delays due to the current winter storm event. The City is deploying resources to address road conditions as a result of the storm. Please be cautious on roads and sidewalks during the Significant Weather Event as road conditions can vary drastically during a Significant Weather Event.

Winter Maintenance service priorities are currently focused on main roads – arterials and collectors – as well as sidewalks. Staff are doing the best they can with the significant snowfall and wind, however clearing is taking significantly longer due to the volume of snow we received and the challenges associated with this.

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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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