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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice for McLeod Park

Schedule A+ notification Kenora Harbourfront: McLeod Park upgrades

The City of Kenora will be making improvements to McLeod Park, located on the north end of the Harbourfront Greenbelt opposite Husky the Muskie and adjacent to Lakeview Drive, in Kenora, Ontario. The project includes the renewal of approximately 580 m2 of the current Park’s footprint. Construction includes soft landscaping, hard landscaping, structural and electrical elements. The City of Kenora plans to improve the park in two...

City of Kenora Council Summary for August 9, 2022

This summary is a snapshot of the decisions made by City of Kenora Council at the August 9, 2022 meeting. Please review the minutes for an official record of the meeting proceedings.

Council approves Coney Island foot bridge replacement

Council approved a $225,000 budget amendment to replace the Coney Island foot bridge. The foot bridge was damaged in the spring from high water and extreme wind conditions. It is important to replace the foot bridge before freeze-up so Coney Island residents can continue...

Statement of Position on Central Park Bylaw Amendment Appeal

The City of Kenora passed By-law 33-2021, to adopt Amendment 21-01 to the Official Plan and By-law 34-2021, to amend the Zoning By-law, on March 16, 2021. The purpose of the amendments is to re-designate and rezone City-owned lands that are currently parkland, to permit residential development in the Central park area. That rezoning was appealed by a member of the public in April 2021.

The public appeal focused on three main issues of concern:

1. The removal of parkland;
2. The requirement for a noise...

City of Kenora Council Summary for July 19, 2022

This summary is a snapshot of the decisions made by City of Kenora Council at the July 19, 2022 meeting. Please review the minutes for an official record of the meeting proceedings.

Council approves insurance renewal

Council supported a staff recommendation to renew an insurance policy proposal from Westland Insurance Group Ltd. and Intact Public entities for $531,257 (plus taxes). This is a 19.3% increase over last year. Council also supported exploring Cyber Insurance.

Council approves budget amendment...

City Announces New Director of Finance

The City of Kenora is pleased to announce that Ryan Marsh, Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) has accepted the role of Director of Finance/City Treasurer. 

The City worked closely with an independent recruitment firm, which conducted an extensive search that attracted high-quality external candidates from across the country. The City sought a candidate who was strategic, innovative, and collaborative. Ryan brings a progressive vision to the department that will aid the City in modernizing...