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  • Kitchener Summer Camps open for registration on Tuesday, March 24 for Kitchener residents

    Looking for a day camp to keep the kids active and engaged this summer? Consider a play-filled option with Kitchener Summer Camps at community centres, parks and recreation centres. The City of Kitchener offers weekly camps from July 6 to August 28 packed with imagination, adventure and fun all summer long. 

  • Kitchener students invited to share their vision for My Ideal City

    The Office of the Mayor and Council, City of Kitchener, is inviting students aged 10 to 12 to take part in My Ideal City, an annual civic engagement program that gives young people an opportunity to learn how municipal government works, and to have their voices heard. 

  • Kitchener is your March Break destination for family fun

    Families looking to make the most of spring break won’t have far to go. Kitchener’s parks, playgrounds, trails, skateparks and the Kitchener Market are buzzing with opportunities to stay active, explore and make new memories. 

    Plus, the City of Kitchener is offering a variety of no‑ and low‑cost activities for children, youth and families to enjoy throughout March Break — making it easy to play, discover and have fun close to home. 

  • City of Kitchener fosters economic vitality through Newcomer Strategy

    Kitchener, ON – Kitchener City Council has approved the City’s Municipal Newcomer Strategy, a community and economic development strategy designed to support economic participation, cultural inclusion and ensure that City services can be accessed by everyone in our community. 

  • The City of Kitchener is working around the clock on pothole repairs. Here’s how you can help.

    When spring approaches, more potholes begin to appear on city streets. The City of Kitchener’s operations crews are working around the clock to inspect city streets and repair potholes, and there are ways residents can help. 

  • Carl Zehr Square Rink Closed Until Thursday, March 12

    Due to the warmer temperatures, the ice surface at Carl Zehr Square is currently not safe for skating and the rink is temporarily closed.

  • Statement: International Women's Day

    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. 

  • Kitchener Fire Department: Major incident report – March 7, 2026

    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.

  • Warmer weather is coming. Here's how to manage the melt

    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. 

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