The City of Kenora wants to hear thoughts from the public on short term rentals (STR) in the municipality. Alberic Marginet, Associate Planner, joins Josh and Megan to talk STRs , why the City is looking for input and how to get involved.
Spring has sprung in Kenora and Lake of the Woods! Josh and Megan are joined by Shaun Clifford, Manager of Facilities, to chat about the history of the iconic Coney Island Floating Walkway and go on site as the City of Kenora team moves it for the summer.
The Festival of Lights is an annual City of Kenora holiday tradition with thousands of ice candles that are lit on Christmas Eve at the Lake of the Woods Cemetery. Councillor Barbara Manson shares the history of the event and tells Josh and Megan how it all got started. Megan spends some time with the Parks Department and learns the ins and outs of how to make a perfect ice candle.
Chief Kent Readman takes Josh and Megan on a tour of Firehall #1 and chats emergency preparedness. Josh participates in training exercises and learns what it takes to be a firefighter in the City of Kenora.
Boo! Josh and Megan are joined by special correspondent, Casey Pyykka, who shares creepy tales from around Kenora. Listen as she braves a tour of the Mather-Walls House and hears ghostly stories from Braden Murray at the Muse. Happy Halloween!
It's a big month in Kenora! Heather Pihulak, Director of Corporate Services/City Clerk, tells Josh and Megan everything they need to know about the municipal election. Did you vote yet?
The Municipal Accommodation Tax is in the news a lot these days. What is it and what does the City of Kenora do with these funds? Josh and Megan are joined by Stefan Robinson from the Kenora Hospitality Alliance to chat about the MAT and the exciting projects that are underway with support from this new source of revenue. Josh goes against the clock to summarize it all in 30 seconds or less... can he do it?
Garth Collier and Patrick Paulo from the Lake of the Woods District Stewardship Association (LOWDSA) join Josh and Megan to share all the exciting things that they have coming up for Summer 2022. Josh’s TikTok knowledge comes in handy once again.
Join Josh and Megan as they celebrate the recipients of the 2022 Community Improvement Plan program funding! We fill you in on everything you need to know about these important economic development tools. We hear from Mayor Dan Reynard and some of the successful business and property owners at a special announcement.
The Citizen's Prosperity Fund. What is it? Why do we have it? How do we use it? Charlotte Edie, Director of Finance/Treasurer, gives us the history of this City of Kenora trust fund and lets Josh know why he can't just spend it on anything he wants.
Allyson Pele from the Northwest Business Centre joins Josh and Megan to share information on available business supports and programs. Josh learns how to get his custom painted golf ball business off the ground with assistance from Allyson and her team.
Josh and Megan sit with Kevin Gannon, Director of Engineering and Infrastructure, to find out everything you've ever wanted to know, but been too afraid to ask, about snow clearing in the City of Kenora. Josh shares his best ideas for snow removal based on his TikTok research.
The City of Kenora Main Street Christmas Tree is an icon in the downtown. Join City Staff as they go on the hunt for the perfect 2021 tree and learn about the history of this long-standing Christmas tradition from Braden Murray, Museum Educator. We might even solve a Christmas Tree mystery or two along the way.
You asked the CAO some pretty significant questions that everyone probably wants to know about. Tune in as our hosts Megan and Josh dig into the answers with Kyle Attanasio, CAO. From sports to emojis, from topography to transparency, from washrooms to housing, be entertained and educated during our second episode.
We ARE glad you are here! We are celebrating all the pieces that make up our community and keeping residents and visitors up to date on some of the exciting opportunities our city has in store. In this episode we hear how the City of Kenora's economic recovery plan supported a great summer by the water. Join hosts, Megan and Josh, as they meet up with some very special guests, including Mayor Reynard!
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