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Portage Bay Bridge Closure Continues for Assessment and Repair Works

Please be advised that Portage Bay Bridge will remain closed to all vehicles and pedestrians while the bridge assessment work continues. An update on the closure status will be provided next week. 

Motorists are advised to continue following the detour routes. 

The streetlights remain turned off along the bridge and the south shoreline. 

Thank you for your patience during this infrastructure work and attention to those working on the bridge.

2025 Budget Overview, Understanding Kenora’s Financial Landscape

As we approach budget discussions for 2025, it is important for the community to have insight regarding recent revenue trends, taxation rates, inflation, operating costs, and the challenges we anticipate in the coming year. As Council prepares to review the initial draft of the 2025 Budget overview on October 29, 2024, it is important for the public to understand the financial challenges and decisions that will need to be made.

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The City of Kenora manages and maintains 21 bridges,...

River Drive Lane Closure for Ditching Work

Please be advised that traffic will be reduced to one lane from 871 River Drive to 1215 River Drive on Friday, October 25, Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29 for ditching work. The eastbound lane will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while the westbound lane will remain open. 

Traffic will be controlled by flagging. Motorists are advised to obey traffic control and use caution through the work area. 

We thank the public for their cooperation during this maintenance work.

Railway Street Closure October 24 to November 8, 2024

Please be advised that Railway Street from 1405 Railway Street (Derouard Motors) to 1518 Railway Street (Pro-Auto Glass and Windows) will be closed to all-through traffic from Thursday, October 24, to Friday, November 8, for road improvements. 

There will be no access to Gould Road at Railway Street during this closure; however, access to Sedesky Road, businesses, and homes will be maintained throughout the construction work. 

Construction work will be performed from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; however,...

Retail and Service-Based Business Owners Enhance Your Sales Strategy

The City’s Economic Development and Tourism Department is excited to host ‘The Future of Business: It’s a Tall Order’ with keynote speaker Heather Thomson. 

Business owners are invited to attend an insightful keynote presentation on Thursday, November 7, designed to equip Kenora businesses with tools to sharpen their sales strategies and adapt to evolving consumer behaviour trends. Renowned keynote speaker, Heather Thomson, a leading expert in consumer behaviour and business strategy, will guide...