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The City of Kitchener will officially open the new Cowan Recreation Centre at RBJ Schlegel Park on Saturday, November 14, creating more opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to connect, compete, and belong through sport, recreation and community experiences. Community members are invited to join the grand opening ceremony and stay for family-focused activities throughout the day.
KITCHENER, ON – Earlier this week, more than 150 people gathered at Kitchener City Hall to attend the launch of the City of Kitchener's first Municipal Newcomer Strategy and mark the beginning of Welcoming Week. The Council-approved strategy provides a coordinated approach to help newcomers access information, services and opportunities, strengthen their sense of belonging and fully participate in Kitchener community life.
From colourful flower beds and thriving vegetable gardens to pollinator-friendly spaces, Kitchener residents have spent the growing season helping neighbourhoods bloom. Now, the community is invited to come together and celebrate those efforts at the City of Kitchener's Kitchener in Bloom End-of-Season Celebration.
Entrepreneurs looking to start, grow, or acquire a business are encouraged to apply to Starter Company Plus, an intensive eight-week program designed to help participants ages 18 and older build the skills and confidence needed to move their business forward.
Twenty-five years ago today, our world changed forever as we saw both the worst and the best of humanity.
On September 11, 2001, one of the darkest days in modern history, more than 3,000 innocent people, including several Canadians, left their homes, kissed their families goodbye, and began what they believed would be an ordinary day.
Do you have an idea for a neighbourhood project that will bring people together? Looking for support to help make it happen?
The City of Kitchener's LoveMyHood Matching Grant helps residents turn their ideas into reality by providing funding for resident-led projects and neighbourhood initiatives. Ideas like street parties, little libraries, community art or neighbourhood greening, residents take the lead to create more connection in their neighbourhoods, and the City provides support along the way!
Kitchener Fire will open its doors to the community on Saturday, September 19 for its annual open house.
The City of Kitchener’s Forestry team is currently working in designated neighbourhoods to gather data for the 2027 block pruning program, as part of our Sustainable Urban Forest Strategy. Neighbourhoods are visited in rotation every seven to ten years to have blocks, or sections, of street trees pruned by arborists.
On September 8, schools across Kitchener will welcome new and returning students to their classrooms. With increased traffic during drop-off and pick-up times, we ask that you leave extra time when travelling and stay aware to help make this a safe back to school season for all.
Labour Day is Monday, September 7 and there are lots of activities to enjoy. Some City of Kitchener facilities and programs may be impacted by the holiday, so check the facility hours below as you plan your long weekend.
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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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