Jan 27, 2025 · New seniors complex on the way to former Northlands property. The former Northlands building, located at 216 Matheson St., is set for an important facelift: during Sept. 20’s council meeting, city councillors approved a by-law zoning amendment which will allow Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) to move forward with their plans for a new seniors complex complete with a pharmacy and retail ...

Feb 4, 2025 · On Feb. 3, Kenora’s City Council met once again for the purpose of ironing out the municipality’s 2025 operating budget, which remains the final outstanding budget the City must complete before the year’s net tax levy is locked in.

The Keewatin Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) has signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening Indigneous student educational attainment. The Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to come out, support and celebrate the region’s businesses. Policy ...

22 hours ago · The union representing frontline staff from the City of Kenora says if push comes to shove, to the picket lines it will go. CUPE Local 191, the labour union comprised of first-line workers from the municipal government, says it is currently in the process of training strike captains ahead of ...

Nov 27, 2024 · With the City having asked taxpayers to pony up a total of $907,000 in 2024, 2025’s ask of $1.267 million nonetheless represents nearly a 40 per cent year-over-year increase.

Jan 16, 2025 · “Something that we are seeing that is really concerning to us is that individuals are literally being dropped off outside the shelters in Kenora and Sioux Lookout who are being released from the justice system out of Thunder Bay and they are being shipped over to the shelter system in Kenora and Sioux,” Wall said back then. “We’re seeing individuals just show up, be it in taxis or ...

Dec 20, 2024 · At the City of Kenora’s Dec. 10 committee of the whole meeting, Coun. Kelsie Van Belleghem dropped the bombshell that she would be seeking a leave of absence from her position, citing “completely inappropriate” behaviour from her constituents.

1 day ago · The Wassigan bulk transmission line was designed with a twin circuit to carry 350 megawatts of power between Shuniah and Atikokan.. Then it will continue from Atikokan to Dryden on a single circuit with a 175 megawatt capacity. “We estimate that there are 15 new mines planning on coming on stream by 2033, and they will require 550 megawatts of power that is not there now,” said Angus.

Jan 15, 2025 · At their Jan. 14 committee of the whole (COW) meeting, Kenora’s City Council was paid a visit by Henry Wall, the chief administrative officer of the Kenora District Services Board, which in addition to certain services like childcare and paramedicine, is largely responsible for various housing programs across the region.

4 days ago · With Nov. 15, 2022 being the day that Kenora’s City Council was sworn in to lead the municipality for the next four years, we are now officially past the halfway point of their time in office, and with this in mind, the Miner and News thought it would be a good idea to check in with everyone at the table to see how they’re feeling, and what they …