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Thanksgiving Holiday Monday

All City buildings and facilities are closed on Monday, October 14, for Thanksgiving.

There is no City Transit service on the holiday.

For after hours troubles, please call 807-467-2080. 

You can also use the self-reporting online tool to Request a Service. Your online request will be addressed on the next business day.

Have a enjoyable and safe holiday.

Coney Island Seasonal Water Service Shut-off

Please be advised that beginning on Tuesday, October 15, we will start the process of turning off seasonal water service on Coney Island. 

While we strive to maintain water service over the Thanksgiving weekend for Coney Island customers, this work is weather-dependent. The shut-off process could start earlier if there are freezing temperatures. 

We appreciate your understanding during this seasonal maintenance and anticipate resuming the water service as usual next spring.

Kenora Celebrates Small Business Month This October

The City is excited to kick off Small Business Month this October, a time to recognize and celebrate the vibrant local businesses that play a vital role in our community. From family-owned shops and cafes to innovative startups and skilled trades, small businesses in Kenora are essential to driving economic growth, creating jobs, and providing unique goods and services to residents and visitors.

The Economic Development Department at the City, along with the Northwest Business Centre, Northwestern...

Back Lane Closure

Please be advised that the back lane between Fifth Avenue South and Seventh Avenue South will be closed for road reconstruction from Monday, October 7, to Friday, October 25.

Local traffic will be permitted, and residents in the project area should be able to access their properties during the project.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chris Main, MCL Project Superintendent, at 807-464-6474.

We thank the public for their patience and cooperation during this reconstruction...

City Developing an Asset Management Plan

Share your feedback in the Asset Management Plan Citizen Questionnaire

The City is partnering with PSD CityWide over the next 8-to-12-month period to develop our Asset Management Plan (AMP) to in order to meet the 2025 requirements of the Ontario Regulation 588/17 for all asset categories.

The AMP will offer a comprehensive overview of all municipal assets, assess their conditions and provides a plan for how to maintain and prioritize certain assets while reducing the cost to taxpayers. Municipal...