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The City of Kitchener has approved the 2026 budget, “Affordable Today, Ready for Tomorrow,” delivering a property tax rate increase of 2.2 per cent and themes of affordable city services, smart infrastructure investments and focusing on the future. This budget continues the City of Kitchener’s trend of delivering budgets that are in line with Ontario inflation.

The City of Kitchener has extended its snow event until 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, December 11. Street parking is prohibited during a snow event and parking exemptions are cancelled.

The City of Kitchener has declared a snow event. Residents have until 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, to remove their parked cars from city streets.

During the holiday season, we hold our loved ones close to our hearts – especially those we have lost. To help honour loved ones who have passed, Williamsburg Cemetery is hosting their annual Tree of Remembrance gathering this December.  

The City of Kitchener is excited to announce the launch of the new Kitchener.ca, marking a major milestone in the City’s commitment to digital transformation and service delivery. 

Kitchener, Ontario – With snow on the ground and plows on the street, we have officially welcomed winter in Kitchener. With the snow comes the winter season’s responsibilities – both for the City of Kitchener and for residents.  

Kitchener, ON – This winter, the streets of downtown Kitchener will transform into an open-air art gallery. Launched Monday afternoon, the City of Kitchener’s new Canvas in the Sky initiative will showcase the work of local artists on a series of banners that will be installed on light poles throughout the downtown core.  

Downtown Kitchener is set to sparkle with holiday magic as the Christkindl Market makes its highly anticipated return this week. This beloved European-style holiday market brings festive sights and sounds to our community each year along with holiday shopping, live entertainment and free activities for all ages.