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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. 

The City of Kitchener welcomes the return of Kitchener Fire Camp FFIT (Female Firefighters in Training), a camp designed to educate and empower young women (age 15 to19) to explore a career in fire services. Not your ordinary camp, Kitchener Fire Camp FFIT is offered annually by the Kitchener Fire Department.   

We’re here to help you get registration ready. Whether you're signing up for seasonal programs or camps, drop by your local centre, aquatic centre or Kitchener City Hall for personalized help ahead of registration day. Find out more about upcoming programs and camps on our website. 

The City of Kitchener is the proud recipient of the 2026 Municipality of the Year award from Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO), along with two Top 100 Events in Ontario awards for KidsPark and Christkindl Market.  The awards recognize municipalities, towns, or cities who have worked to provide an atmosphere beneficial to successful festivals and events.