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Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Kenora Regular Meeting Of Council
The council meeting addressed various administrative, infrastructure, and policy matters. Key topics included staff recognition for a water treatment certification, a comprehensive update on several capital and infrastructure projects such as road paving, bridge maintenance, and facility renovations. The council reviewed and adopted numerous reports covering financial status, corporate services, and community safety. Significant legislative actions included the adoption of a new animal keeping bylaw, procedural amendments, the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner, and various planning and zoning approvals. Additionally, the council supported advocacy for the permanent funding of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund and participation in a regional economic development immigration initiative. Finally, a resolution was passed to prioritize native plant species in city landscaping and capital project specifications.
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The Council discussed and acted upon several matters, including the adoption of the 2025 Consolidated Audited Financial Statements and the approval of an advocacy effort to strengthen the Northern Health Travel Grant. Decisions were made regarding municipal zoning, including the assumption of maintenance for Acheson Way, the rezoning of 253 Anderson Road, and the approval of a temporary contractor's camp on Lakeview Drive. Additionally, the Council supported an application for transit funding, approved various operational and museum-related policies, and entered a closed session to discuss a bargaining mandate for labour relations.
Jul 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Kenora Committee of Adjustment Regular Meeting
The Committee of Adjustment addressed several planning applications. These included a consent application to sever lands at 415 First Street South and 102 Fifth Avenue South, along with a concurrent minor variance application for the same property regarding lot area and setbacks. Additionally, the committee reviewed a minor variance application for a property on Jones Road to facilitate the creation of five rural lots, involving relief from lot frontage and depth requirements. Staff reports provided recommendations for approval of these applications subject to various conditions.
Jun 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Kenora Committee of Adjustment Minutes
The committee reviewed two minor variance applications. The first application (D13-26-10) involved permission for a residential dwelling addition to be constructed with reduced side and rear yard setbacks. The second application (D13-26-11) concerned relief from zoning by-law requirements to permit the construction of a detached accessory garage within the required exterior side yard and closer to the street than the main building. Both applications were approved subject to specific conditions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
