This term will be Councillor Lindsay Koch's first on Council. Mrs. Koch's family moved from Alberta to Minaki, and then to Kenora in 1993. She spent most of her youth in Kenora, returning in 2009 after attending the University of Winnipeg. She and her husband are raising their son alongside their families and close friends who chose to remain in Kenora like them.
Whereas Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced on September 17, 2026, that the province will permanently switch to year-round Central Daylight Saving Time (DST), meaning clocks will not "fall back" this November; and Whereas the City of Kenora is located within the Central Time Zone, in alignment with Manitoba, but is geographically east of Manitoba and only 40 kms from the Manitoba border; and Wher
Amended Motion: That the exemption be permitted to allow the snake at the current residence which is not transferrable to a new residence should the applicant move; and further That an annual reporting declaration be submitted to Bylaw Enforcement that they are keeping the snake securely stored in the home.
That Council hereby receives this report regarding the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner; and further That Council approves the proposal submitted by Aird & Berlis for the provision of Integrity Commissioner services for the City of Kenora for a term of five years; and further That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement and any related documents to give effect
That Confederation College, in partnership with the City of Kenora and the municipalities within the Kenora and Rainy River Districts have applied to participate in the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative; and further That Council of the City of Kenora hereby confirms support for the City’s participation in the REDI initiative; and further That Council supports the
That Council hereby adopts the City of Kenora 2025 Asset Management Plan as a foundational document for long-term financial planning and infrastructure investment; and further That the recommendations regarding annual tax and rate changes required to eliminate the infrastructure deficit be integrated into future budget deliberations.
That based on the available evidence regarding alcohol availability and alcohol-related harms, Council of the City of Kenora does not support the expansion of alcohol availability through BYOB events; and further That Council hereby approves maintaining the existing Municipal Alcohol policies and prohibits “Bring-Your-Own” alcoholic beverages at outdoor public events within the City of Kenora.
That the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the following agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora: -Lake of the Woods Electric-phase out protection That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.
That By-law number 106-2026 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
Council adopted By-Law 115–2025 to authorize the initiation of the Kenricia Hotel Property expropriation for municipal purposes of Community Improvement and Heritage Rehabilitation and Preservation on July 24 th , 2025; and Whereas the expropriation process is prescribed under the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26; and Whereas Council authorized the Clerk to take such further necessary step
Whereas Council adopted By-Law 115–2025 to authorize the initiation of the Kenricia Hotel Property expropriation for municipal purposes of Community Improvement and Heritage Rehabilitation and Preservation on July 24th, 2025; and Whereas the expropriation process is prescribed under the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26; and Whereas Council authorized the Clerk to take such further necessar
That Council hereby approves the Harbourtown Centre Business Improvement Board budget request in the amount of $44,653.37 for 2026; and further That Council gives three readings to a bylaw to adopt the estimates for funds to be raised for 2026 on behalf of the Harbourtown Centre Business Improvement Board; and further That in accordance with Notice Bylaw Number 50-2026, public notice is hereby giv
That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated April 28, 2026 be hereby adopted as recommended.
That Council authorizes an amendment to the City’s Public Notice By-law Number 160-2022 to include changes to Table “B” – Highways and Land Sale Procedures; and further That three readings be given to an amending by-law for this purpose.
That Council hereby approves an amendment to the Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law Number 38-2024, Schedule “M” – One-Way Streets and Schedule “U” – Do Not Enter to create a section of One-Way traffic on Erie Street and Eighth Street; and further That Council hereby approves an amendment to the Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law Number 38-2024, Schedule “B” No Parking Tow Away Zones, to add
April 28, 2026 Regular Council Minutes 4 That Council authorizes an amendment to the City’s Public Notice By-law Number 160-2022 to include changes to Table “B” – Highways and Land Sale Procedures; and further That three readings be given to an amending by-law for this purpose.
That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated March 24, 2026 be hereby adopted as recommended.
That Council hereby approves the amendment of the Strategic Land Development Reserve Fund and use as presented; and further That in accordance with Notice Bylaw 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend the by-law and use of the reserve fund for the purpose of creating a long-term, sustainable funding source for Municipal Investment that supports development that advanc
That By-law numbers 31-2026 to 44-2026 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 December 16, 2025 be hereby adopted as recommended.
That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated November 25, 2025 be hereby adopted as recommended.
That Council hereby approves the execution of a subcontract agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kenora and GFL Environmental Inc. for services related to curbside, public space and rural depot collection of blue box materials, with an effective date of January 1, 2026, for a term of 7 years and the option to extend by a further three 1-year periods; and further That Council hereby app
drowning is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths among children in Ontario; and Whereas research by the Lifesaving Society of Ontario shows that most children who drown never intended to be in the water; and Whereas the City of Kenora, and many other municipalities in Ontario are surrounded by bodies of water as part of their geographical areas; and Whereas evidence demonstrates that ev
That By-law number 153-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
That By-law number 153-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading. November 13, 2025 Special Council Minutes 3
That Council hereby appoints Sarah Stevenson to the Community Safety & Well Being Implementation Committee for a term at the pleasure of Council no later than November 14, 2026.
That Council hereby declares the following lands locally known as the ‘Former Tourism Centre’ and legally described below as surplus to the needs of the municipality; and further That in accordance with public notices bylaw public notice is hereby given that Council intends to declare the former Tourism Centre as surplus to the needs of the municipality at its September 16 th , 2025 meeting; and f
That Council hereby authorizes the continued use of alternative voting methods, specifically internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election; and further That the Clerk be delegated authority to execute any agreements necessary to implement any such measures for the 2026 Municipal Election; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.
That Council hereby receives an update report on the emergency repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant as information.
age-related macular degeneration is a serious eye condition that can result in vision loss and blindness if not treated through timely and ongoing injections; and Whereas since 2017, Dr. Frank Stockl, a specialist from Winnipeg, has travelled regularly to Kenora to administer these sight-saving injections to between 120 and 150 seniors from across Northwestern Ontario, including patients from Keno
That the following bylaws be now read a First & Second Time, and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading:~ #116-2025 - Expropriation Authorization - Kenricia Hotel
That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the City Council Meeting dated July 15, 2025 be hereby adopted as recommended.
That Council hereby approves an amendment to the Site Plan Control By-Law to consolidate previously adopted changes to security calculations and incorporate additional administrative and policy refinements that align with Council’s overall direction; and further That bylaw number 47-2025 be hereby repealed; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.
That the minutes of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting held June 17, 2025 and the Special Committee of the Whole meetings held June 5 and 12, 2025 be confirmed as written and filed.
democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and Whereas Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environmen
the Government of Ontario has imposed "Strong Mayor Powers" on municipalities without broad consultation or consent; and Whereas over 100 municipalities have passed resolutions opposing these powers and requested their removal, some as early as 2023; and Whereas Strong Mayor Powers concentrate authority in one office, undermining democratic governance, council collaboration, and transparency; and
Whereas democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and Whereas Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work en
Whereas the Government of Ontario has imposed "Strong Mayor Powers" on municipalities without broad consultation or consent; and Whereas over 100 municipalities have passed resolutions opposing these powers and requested their removal, some as early as 2023; and Whereas Strong Mayor Powers concentrate authority in one office, undermining democratic governance, council collaboration, and transparen
That the minutes of the Regular Committee of the Whole meeting held May 13, 2025 be confirmed as written and filed.
That Council hereby adopts a revised Water Delivery by Tank Truck Policy #OI-2-1; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose; and further That bylaw 54-2017 be hereby repealed.
That By-law numbers 73-2025 to 83-2025 and 45-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.