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Today, we join communities around the world in recognizing International Women’s Day and celebrating the transformative contributions, achievements, and resilience of women, girls, and gender diverse people in Kitchener and across the globe. 

Earlier this morning, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to a two-storey garage/shed fire located at Vanier Drive in Kitchener. The call came in at approximately 4:40 a.m., and four fire trucks were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, crews encountered an active fire within the structure and began suppression efforts.

With double-digit temperatures on the way, City of Kitchener crews are conducting weekly inspections of likely locations for localized flooding, and so far, conditions are looking good for a safe melt. 

Kitchener, Ontario – This year, the City of Kitchener and our annual Kitchener Athletic Awards ceremony is proud to partner with Explore Waterloo Region’s Athlete of the Year and Outstanding Athletic Achievement awards, to jointly celebrate the accomplishments of our community’s finest athletes, teams and coaches.  The awards event will be held on Tuesday, March 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bingemans in Kitchener. 

Applications are now open for the City of Kitchener’s 2026 Artist in Residence program. This year’s program will focus on the local music industry and appoint a Musician in Residence for the first time since 2019. Kitchener’s Artist in Residence program is the oldest of its kind in Canada, encouraging artists to develop their practice or interests as they engage and collaborate with the community. To learn more about the City’s Artist in Residence program, submission requirements and for any questions about the opportunity, visit Kitchener.ca/AIRProposals. 

The City is now accepting applications from classic car owners, businesses and entertainers who are interested in showcasing their work at one of the City’s summer events. All applications are being accepted through the City’s online forms. Learn more about the summer events season in Kitchener at KitchenerEvents.ca 

Key decisions of Council is a summary of major discussion items presented at Kitchener City Council meetings. It is circulated immediately following each meeting. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.   

It is just one week until the City of Kitchener’s spring program registration opens! Register for swimming lessons, recreation programs and sports for all ages starting Tuesday, March 10 at 8:30 a.m. for Kitchener residents (and March 17 for non-residents). 

At 11:15 p.m. on March 2, 2026, Kitchener Fire responded to a fire at a single-family home on Denlow Street. The fire appears to have started in the attic with the cause being an electrical fire.