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Now Hiring Summer Students
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 11:37 AM
We are now hiring for student roles for summer 2024. The City has various student positions, including Labourers, Tourism Counselors, Logistics Students, Day Camp Counselors, GIS/Engineering, Human Resources, Museum and Art Center, Harbourtown Ambassadors, and Facilities Assistant. Apply today!
City Transit Service Cancellation
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2024 04:24 PM
Please be advised that Transit service is cancelled until further notice for unplanned repairs.
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.
City Pursuing New Trash Bag for Adopt a Block Program
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2024 02:45 PM
The City of Kenora is pursuing a sustainable trash bag solution for use in the Adopt a Block program by trialling a new compostable bag that will reduce the impact of plastic bags in our landfill.
The City is testing a certified compostable bag for the roadside trash Adopt a Block program. A supply of the unbranded compostable bags will be distributed to Volunteers in the Spring as a trial. Our goal is to determine if compostable bags are a viable option to replace the current plastic bags. If the...
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...
Pothole Works
Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 09:30 AM
Normal winter weather fluctuations in Northwestern Ontario create perfect conditions for spring pothole formation. Our Roads Division takes steps to quickly repair potholes. Potholes become much more prevalent during the spring due to the freeze/thaw cycle. Water seeps into cracks in the pavement, saturating the soil underneath. Temperatures drop and the water in the soil freezes and expands, pushing up the asphalt. The constant traffic load breaks the asphalt causing surface holes. Further...