Councillor Kelsie Van Belleghem is a Member Advisor at Copperfin Credit Union, volunteer Treasurer for the Women’s Shelter, Saakate House, parent to Daphne and Roger, and wife of Ben Van Belleghem. She has been a permanent resident since 2017, and a seasonal resident since the day she was born, spending time at family properties in Clearwater Bay and Sioux Narrows growing up. This term will be his first on Council. Mrs. Van Belleghem was born, and (mostly) raised in Kimberley BC, went to school in Winnipeg, MB where she also worked as the Merchandiser and Buyer for St. Charles Country Club for five years, she then moved to Oakville, Ontario in 2012 where she worked as the Merchandiser and Buyer for Toronto Golf Club, and finished her career in southern Ontario as a Merchandiser for Holt Renfrew where she assisted the team in setting up their new location at Square One, and the new Men’s Department in Vancouver. A fateful summer visit to the cottage in 2017 led to her meeting her now husband Ben, and since then she has forced her way into this community through volunteering, extra-curriculars and family connections. Raising her family here, and having had a variety of experiences in many cities across Canada, she knows this community has such a wealth of resources, and attraction, and that being a part of this council, she hopes to help further foster the growth of a sustainable, inclusive community.
That Council hereby amends the Procedural bylaw to change the appointment of a Deputy Mayor; and further That bylaw number 2-2025 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.
recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; and Whereas the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure) under
That Council hereby receives the Notice of Motion - Public Encampment & Public Space Management Policy Framework update report.
That Council hereby approves Application D14-26-06 to amend Zoning By-law No. 101-2015, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 1201 Pine Portage Road; and further That the lands be rezoned from R3 – Residential Third Density Zone to R3[68] – Residential Third Density Zone with Site Specific Exception to add “midwifery clinic and associated administrative use” as a permitted uses, subject t
That By-law numbers to 108-2026 to 141-2026 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
That Council hereby receives the Notice of Motion - Public Encampment & Public Space Management Policy Framework update report. July 21, 2026 Regular Council Minutes 2
That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated June 23, 2026 be hereby adopted as recommended.
That Council hereby approves an amendment to the Tariff of Fees and Charges bylaw, Schedule “D” – Infrastructure and Operations – Solid Waste; and further That these amended rates come into effect on July 1, 2026, and further; That three readings be given to an amending by-law for this purpose.
That council hereby defers this Motion indefinitely.
That By-law numbers 88-2026 to 105-2026 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
That By-law number 87-2026 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
That Council hereby approves an amended Video Surveillance Policy #AF-1-3 to reflect language that meets the needs of compliance and legislation today; and further That the amended Video Surveillance Policy #AF-1-3 forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That bylaw number 29-2018 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.
That Council hereby authorizes borrowing in the amount of $3,664,978 to finance the following approved capital projects: Fire Tanker Truck Railway Street Project Water Treatment Plant Improvements Boat Launch and Parking Lot (Moncrief Construction Sports Centre); and further That Council hereby approves the annual debt servicing costs of approximately $252,996 which have been included in the 2026
That Council hereby approves the passing of a Deeming By-law pursuant to Section 50(4) of the Planning Act for Lots 185, 186 and 187 Block 2 on Plan M1, City of Kenora; and further That three readings be given to a by-law for this purpose.
That By-law number 65-2026 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
That Council hereby approves an amended Video Surveillance Policy #AF-1-3 to reflect language that meets the needs of compliance and legislation today; and further That the amended Video Surveillance Policy #AF-1-3 forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further April 28, 2026 Regular Council Minutes 3 That bylaw number 29-2018 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings
That approval be hereby given for the following additional items to be added to tonight's agenda:- Funding Agreement – Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program-Health & Safety Water Stream
That Council hereby authorizes the agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kenora and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program-Health and Safety Water Stream program; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.
By-laws No. 27-2017 and No. 28-2017, being By-laws to designate Keewatin as a Community Improvement Project Area for the purpose of preparing and implementing a Community Improvement Plan respecting the revitalization, redevelopment, and enhancement to Keewatin and to adopt the Keewatin Community Improvement Plan for the Corporation of the City of Kenora are hereby repealed in their entirety being
That approval be hereby given for the following additional items to be added to tonight's agenda:- 1. Funding Agreement – Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program-Health & Safety Water Stream
Whereas By-laws No. 27-2017 and No. 28-2017, being By-laws to designate Keewatin as a Community Improvement Project Area for the purpose of preparing and implementing a Community Improvement Plan respecting the revitalization, redevelopment, and enhancement to Keewatin and to adopt the Keewatin Community Improvement Plan for the Corporation of the City of Kenora are hereby repealed in their entire
That Council hereby approves the City’s 2026-2028 Solid Waste and Water & Wastewater Utility Operating and Capital Budget as reviewed and amended; and further That in accordance with Notice By-law Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to formally adopt the 2026 Solid Waste and Water & Wastewater Utility Operating and Capital Budget at its December 16 th , 2025 Council
That By-law number 169-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
That Council hereby approves a new Terms of Reference for the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Committees of Council; and further That by-law number 46-2025 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to each bylaw for these purposes.
That Council hereby approves a new Facility Sponsorship and Naming Rights policy #AF-2-4; and further That this policy forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That three readings be given to a by-law for this purpose.
That By-law numbers 154-2025 to 165-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated October 21, 2025 be hereby adopted as recommended.
the Province posted ERO 0250923, consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion, seeking feedback from municipalities, Indigenous communities and other stakeholders on how Phase Three (3) could best support access to natural gas for community development; and Whereas expanding access to natural gas is identified as a tool to support affordability and economic growth in Ontario commu
That By-law number 141-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
That Council hereby approves the removal of the Holding (H) symbol from the R3[H] – Residential Third Density Zone on Part 1, Part 5, and Part 6, on a Plan of Survey of Lots 2 to 6, inclusive and part of CROSS ST Plan M-25; CITY of KENORA, prepared by Eric Rody, Ontario Land Surveyor on the 18 th day of September 2025, and related to AOLS Plans Submission Form Number, as the conditions of By-law N
That Council gives three readings to a bylaw to adopt an amended Winter Maintenance Policy #IO-4-1; and further That amended Winter Maintenance Policy #IO-4-1 be added to the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That bylaw 118-2018 be hereby repealed.
That Council gives three readings to a bylaw to adopt an amended Building Illumination, Proclamation, Parades and Tag Days Policy #AF-10-5; and further That this policy forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That bylaw number 80-2013 be hereby repealed.
That the Council of the City of Kenora hereby declares Lots 131 to 157, 219 to 222, 228 to 231, 237 to 240 M-39 as surplus to the requirements of the Municipality; and further That portions of Thirteenth Street (formerly Sultana Avenue, M- 39), Regina Avenue (formerly Sweden Street, M-39) and a portion of Sultana Avenue (formerly a lane on M-39) are July 24, 2025 Special Council Meeting Minutes 2
That Council hereby accepts the premiums for the Corporation’s insurance portfolio for 2025/2026 as: Intact Public Entities (IPE) – Comprehensive Municipal Program - $879,428.00 VFIS – Paid-per-call Firefighter Income Supplement - $6,298.00 CFC – Cyber Liability Insurance - $46,575.00, plus all applicable taxes; and further That Council hereby directs Administration to finalize the 2025 Municipal
That By-law numbers 101-2025 to 113-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
That Council hereby accepts the draft Corporate Communications Plan and Strategy 2025 to 2027; and further That Council hereby directs Administration to implement the Corporate Communications Plan and Strategy 2025–2027 across all City Departments to ensure all departments and teams deliver communications in a consistent method.
That Council hereby approves the draft plan of subdivision file number D07-25-01 for the creation of five lots at 177 Jones Road, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all costs associated with development and registration be borne by the applicant. 2. That the applicant shall receive approval for any required Minor Variance(s) permitting relief from the provisions of the City of Kenora Zon
That Council hereby adopts the 2025 tax rates; and further That Council hereby provides three readings to the following By-laws: A By-law to set tax ratios and to set tax rate increases for the prescribed property classes and subclasses for municipal purposes for the year 2025; and A By-law to adopt the estimates for all sums required for the year, to establish rates to be levied for same and to p
That three readings be given to a bylaw to execute a licence agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kenora and Houseboat Adventures Inc., to operate a houseboat rental business at the end of the Main Street wharf; and further That the Mayor & Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement.
That Council hereby adopts the 2025 tax rates; and further That Council hereby provides three readings to the following By- laws: May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes 10 A By-law to set tax ratios and to set tax rate increases for the prescribed property classes and subclasses for municipal purposes for the year 2025; and A By-law to adopt the estimates for all sums required for the yea