In the petition information, Griffiths writes that Kenora has local news outlets to get information and that the money could be better used addressing issues like potholes and housing.
Mayor Dan Reynard says the podcast will allow them to provide information directly to the public to help stop the spread of rumours.
According to provincial law, the City cannot favour local bids simply because they’re local.
There were a total of four bids for the podcast, three of which were local.