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Precautionary Boil Water Advisory 470 Lakeview Drive and West

Please be advised a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been issued to all persons consuming water from the City of Kenora water distribution system from 470 Lakeview Drive and west, including homes and businesses in the following areas:

• Norman
• Keewatin
• Highway 17 West
• Darlington Drive

Residents and businesses are still being asked to minimize their water usage during this time. By reducing water consumption, you will assist our repair crews in their efforts to restore service as quickly as...

Keewatin Residents Reduce Water Usage Due to Water Main Break

Please be advised that there is a significant water main break at Norman Drive, and repair crews are currently on-site addressing the issue. 

We ask all Keewatin residents to minimize their water usage during this time. By reducing water consumption, you will assist our repair crews in their efforts to restore service as quickly as possible. 

Your cooperation is essential in helping us manage the situation effectively. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Norman Drive Road Closed Due to Significant Water Main Break

Please be advised that there is a significant water main break at Norman Drive, and repair crews are currently on-site addressing the issue. As a result, an emergency closure of Norman Drive and surrounding roads is in effect. Traffic control will be in place. 

We urge all Keewatin residents to reduce their water usage during this time. 

For those planning travel to and from the Norman and Keewatin areas, please use the Kenora Bypass to help facilitate the repair work and minimize travel disruptions. 

Collective Bargaining Community Update 1

The City and CUPE have been in collective bargaining aimed at achieving a renewal of the collective agreement for our 140 front-line workers. The bargaining teams have been meeting since October 17, 2024. 

During this time, the bargaining teams have reached agreement on a number of issues, however a few key items, such as labour market adjustments, general salary increases, bonus vacation days and double-time provisions, remain outstanding.  

Last week, following three days of bargaining, with the...

Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Community Improvement Plan Reviews and Open House

The City is undertaking Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Community Improvement Plan Reviews. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Review will result in a new Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the City. 

An Official Plan is a policy document adopted by Council under the provisions of Ontario’s Planning Act. As such, it must reflect and be consistent with matters of provincial interest. The City’s current Official Plan and Zoning By-law were approved in 2015. The City is undertaking a review and...