DSSAB Levy

Municipalities in the Kenora District are being asked to cough up an extra 10 percent to cover social service costs this year.

The Kenora District Services Board has sent out a letter requesting the increase in levy.

Rory McMillan is chair of the district services board and says there are a couple of reasons for
the increase, including increased demand forOntario Works benefits.

McMillan says the recession is likely to blame for the increase in Ontario Works benefits.


The City of Kenora is being asked to contribute an extra 217 thousand dollars this year.