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KITCHENER - BikeFest is a city festival celebrating the power of the simple bicycle and raising awareness of its potential in positively transforming Kitchener's health, environment, and community.
"BikeFest is for everyone - from families to casual bike riders to serious cyclists," said Josh Joseph, transportation demand management coordinator for the City of Kitchener. "BikeFest promises to be a lively event with tons for everyone to see and do, from unveiling new City of Kitchener cycling... Read More...

KITCHENER -ndash; We're getting ready to launch our summer event season! Come on out to sample what downtown Kitchener has in store for the summer from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. You can also grab lunch from this season’s first food truck! Take a seat on our brightly coloured new bistro sets in Civic Square, or if it's raining, inside the rotunda, for:
Cooking demonstrations from the Kitchener Market.
The Schmuck Truck on site.
Live music by JoJo Worthington on... Read More...

KITCHENER - At a special meeting of the city's planning and strategic initiatives committee today, Kitchener council approved a proposed Strasburg Road extension from north of Stauffer Drive to New Dundee Road, an extension expected to support city growth and future transportation demands.
Council acknowledged this is a sensitive issue and that significant public consultation has been extremely valuable on the Strasburg Road extension issue over the past three years.
"This road has... Read More...

KITCHENER -ndash; The City of Kitchener wants everyone to have a safe and fun holiday weekend - so please abide by local regulations on lighting fireworks.     Under the city’s Municipal Code, fireworks can only be set off on Victoria Day and Canada Day, and the day immediately before and after Victoria Day and Canada Day. In 2013, the allowable dates are May 19, 20 and 21; and June 30, July 1 and 2. Fireworks cannot be sold to anyone under the age of 18.   Read More...

KITCHENER -ndash; Offices at Kitchener City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 20, in honour of Victoria Day. Services normally offered by staff will be available again on Tuesday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m. The building itself will remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. as it does on all holidays and weekends.
KITCHENER MARKET
The market will be closed as usual on Sunday, May 19 and Monday, May 20. The offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 21, but the International Food Market... Read More...