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Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

View Kenora's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. Learn about the seven priority areas and the goals to enhance safety and well-being in our community.

Strategic Plan

Review the City's Strategic Plan, Charting Our Course to 2027, and learn about our vision, mission, and the focus of our planning to improve services and sustain infrastructure.

Sustainability Action Plan

Learn about the City's Sustainability Action Plan and find out you can get involved in sustainability projects and increase community resiliency.

Tourism and Economic Development Strategy

Learn about the 5-Year Tourism and Economic Development Strategy and how we plan to grow and promote tourism and economic development in the City of Kenora.

Start or expand your business

The City of Kenora is open for business with opportunities in key industries! Our professional team can help you start or expand a business in the City of Kenora through site location, business planning, research, and development tools.

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Ride The Wave

Get around Kenora using The Wave, an on-demand microtransit system. Get pick you up at a convenient corner near you and drop you off at a corner close to your destination ensuring reliable and efficient service for all riders.

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Request for Service

Garbage not picked up? See something requiring maintenance at your local park? Want to submit a snow plowing request? Learn about the online Request for Service self-reporting tool. Report a non-emergency issue or concern about municipal services.

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2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

Get to know the candidates, learn how to get yourself on the voters' list, and understand third-party advertising. Check out key dates leading up to Election Day on October 26, 2026.

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Secondary dwelling unit guide

Are you a homeowner wanting to add a secondary suite or secondary dwelling unit to your property in Kenora? Use our step-by-step guide to see if it works for your property and can help you make extra income.

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Emergency alerts

Register for Voyent Alert! notifications to stay informed during critical events like fires, floods, evacuations, fire bans, service disruptions, and other urgent information.

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Current capital projects

The City of Kenora works on key projects to improve and maintain municipal infrastructure. Curious about the status of a ongoing capital project? Want to know what the City is prioritizing? Check the Capital Projects section often for the latest updates.

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Land acknowledgement

In the spirit of reconciliation, the City of Kenora acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe of Treaty #3 and the Métis people. The City of Kenora was originally the land base of one collective First Nation community, which was separated into three communities now known as Wauzhushk Onigum, Niisaachewan, and Washagamis Bay First Nations. Kenora now sustains many others, all of whom have been welcomed to peacefully share and care for these ancestral Lands and Waters. To support stewardship of the land, the City recognizes the importance of a strong relationship with our Treaty #3 partners. The City of Kenora acknowledges that our economy greatly benefits from the Anishinaabe and Metis that live in and around the City.

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News

Notice of Application and Public Meeting D14-26-09
Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kenora will hold a Public Meeting under Section 34 and Section 36 to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Holding Provision Removal under City of Kenora Zoning By-law 101-2015 for an unaddressed property on Fifth Street North, Kenora, ON.

By City of Kenora - Aug 21, 2026
- Planning Notices
- Public Notices
City-Wide Fire Ban Lifted Effective August 20, 2026
Please be advised the City-wide fire ban is lifted as of Thursday, August 20, at 12:01 a.m. This follows the announcement from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) ending the Restricted Fire Zone for the northwest region.

By City of Kenora - Aug 20, 2026
- Public Notices
City Seeks Proposals to Revitalize Historic Kenricia Hotel
The City of Kenora is pleased to invite qualified proponents to submit proposals for the revitalization of the historic Kenricia Hotel.

By City of Kenora - Aug 20, 2026
- News
- Economic Development and Tourism News

Events

Give your unwanted items a second chance!

Freecycle Days in Kenora

When you clean out your basement, garage, closet, or storage room, don't toss those usable items in the garbage. Set them aside for Freecycle Days and help keep reusable goods out of the landfill.

This community event encourages residents to place unwanted, usable items at the curb for others to take for free, helping to reduce waste and give items a second life.

Freecycle Days in Kenora
Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6 (Labour Day Weekend)
Place items at your curb, walkway or driveway

Freecycle Days are a simple way to put the 3rs (reuse, recycle, repurpose) into action. Mark your calendar and join the effort to give unwanted items a second chance.

Get Ready for Freecycle Days!

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