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Tourism Kenora Launches Special Events Grant
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 11:30 AM
Today, Tourism Kenora launched a special events grant opportunity for organizers of special events being held within the community.
The Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) revenue is intended to be utilized to support tourism and economic development in the City of Kenora. Council has allocated a portion of that revenue to support the volunteers who activate special events in our community. For 2024, Council has approved 32 tourism and economic development projects that will benefit both our...
Coney Island Floating Walkway Removal
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2024 01:26 PM
Please be advised the Coney Island floating walkway will be removed for the season starting on Wednesday, April 24, to prevent damage to the structure due to ice flows.
Please note that this work is weather-dependent, and we may reschedule it for Monday, April 29, if the weather is unfavourable.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this seasonal project.
Council Invests in New Transit Model for Kenora
Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 07:00 PM
Council has directed Administration to proceed with negotiations for a new micro-transit solution for our community. Administration has been working diligently for several months to seek options for Council to consider which could stabilize public transit in Kenora. One of the options explored included a turn-key micro transit operation.
The City’s current conventional transit system operates on a fixed route model that includes three main route areas that are serviced continually throughout the...
Park Street Water and Sewer Upgrade Project
Posted on Friday, April 12, 2024 11:59 AM
Please be advised that Titan Contractors (Kenora) Ltd. will be completing surface, water and sewer infrastructure upgrades on Park Street, from Tenth Avenue South to Maple Street, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Project is expected to be completed by the end of July 2024.
The project's initial stage involves breaking rock on Park Street. Residents in the immediate area may experience loud noises.
The street will be closed during construction activities. See the map for the traffic detour plans.
Any...
City Transit Service Cancellation
Posted on Friday, April 12, 2024 08:23 AM
Please be advised that Transit service will end early today, Friday, April 12, at 12:30 p.m. due to driver shortage.
We apologize for this short notice cancellation.
Bus riders are encouraged to sign up for text notifications by texting the word transit to 1-877-980-2001.