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Today, the City of Kitchener officially opened the new Cowan Recreation Centre at RBJ Schlegel Park, celebrating a landmark investment in community building through recreation and sport. 

UPDATE: November 13, 3:30 p.m.: Microsoft services are continuing to stabilize and City of Kitchener services are returning to normal. Residents should experience little to no interruption to City services at this time. Some delays may persist with email delivery and processing as Microsoft continues recovery efforts. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if needed. As always, you can contact the City of Kitchener's Customer Contact Centre at 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994

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UPDATE November 13, 10 a.m.: The Microsoft outage continues to impact city services. We are monitoring impacts on city services and will share updates as new information is received. Resident inquiries should be directed to the City of Kitchener's Customer Contact Centre via phone at 519-741-2345. You can also use TTY: 1-866-969-9994.

Thank you for your patience.

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Microsoft is currently experiencing issues across North America. As a result, some of our services may be impacted.  For requests please contact the City of Kitchener's Customer Contact Centre via phone at 519-741-2345. You can also use TTY: 1-866-969-9994.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to monitor this outage. 

Local businesses play a vital role in shaping Kitchener's economy, culture and community. To celebrate their lasting contributions, the City of Kitchener is now accepting nominations for the Business Heritage Awards. 

Today, residents in the City of Kitchener will gather with Canadians in communities large and small from coast to coast to coast to mark Remembrance Day and honour the brave women and men who served our country in times of war, military conflict and peacekeeping missions. 

A major community vision is becoming a reality. From November 14 to 22, residents are invited to celebrate the grand opening of Cowan Recreation Centre at RBJ Schlegel Park, the result of years of planning and construction, collaboration among all levels of government, support from community organizations, and the dedication of thousands of people who helped create a welcoming new place for Kitchener to connect, compete and belong.

As of November 5, 2026, developers and builders across Waterloo region are invited to participate in a new voluntary pilot program to explore ways to make their developments more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable.

Today’s federal budget recognizes the real pressures people are feeling across Canada and here in Kitchener. We see them in the cost of groceries and housing, in our workplaces and across our neighbourhoods. This moment calls for meaningful action. 

Shopping local is a great way to support small businesses and artisans while finding unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Every purchase helps strengthen local businesses, create local jobs and build a more resilient Kitchener.

The City of Kitchener invites you to shop, explore and connect at these upcoming holiday markets and discover the talented local entrepreneurs and artisans from our community.