The City of Kitchener has declared a snow event. Residents have until 2 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026 to remove their parked cars from city streets. This helps ensure our plows and snow clearing equipment are able to effectively and efficiently clear snow from roadways across the city.
The rhythm, colour and electric energy of Carnival return to downtown Kitchener this summer as the third annual Caribana Ignite Festival lights up the city on August 21 and 22, 2026. Already one of the province’s fastest-growing Caribbean experiences, Caribana Ignite is calling on revellers (from frontline to backline and everything in between) across Ontario to help make this year’s festival the biggest and most vibrant celebration yet.
Earlier today, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to a fire at an automotive and tire shop located on McIntyre Drive in Kitchener. Multiple fire crews were dispatched and arrived on scene to find a fire within the commercial structure. Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control.
Earlier this morning, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to a call for a residential structure fire at Elmsdale Drive. The fire originated in a bedroom on the upper floor of the home. Multiple fire crews were dispatched and arrived quickly on scene to bring the situation under control.
Please note that Rockway Community Centre will be closing at 8:30 p.m. this evening, following the completion of the final program of the day.
Due to current weather conditions, the City's formal toboggan hills are closed. Some outdoor rink locations may also be closed. Please respect the rink signage at each location and stay off the ice if rinks are marked as closed.
Some programs at this facility may be closed today due to weather. Please visit the facility notices news feed for updates on cancelled programs or other impacts to City facilities.
Some programs scheduled for Wednesday, February 18 have been cancelled because of forecasted weather conditions. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our Facility Notices News Feed.
Trees are a vital part of Kitchener’s urban landscape. They clean our air, provide shade, support mental well-being and offer habitat for local wildlife. While the City of Kitchener actively maintains over 72,000 trees on public land, trees on private property also play a crucial role in growing and sustaining our urban tree canopy.
To better understand how residents care for and manage trees on their own properties, the City is inviting community members to participate in a new survey focused on Private Tree Conservation and Management.
Due to warmer temperatures, the ice rink at Victoria Park is temporarily closed. Please do not skate on the rink to help maintain the condition of the remaining ice. We hope to reopen the rink once cooler temperatures return.
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City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4G7
Telephone: 519-741-2345
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
Email: info@kitchener.ca
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.
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