July 20, 2026: Fire ban and air quality-related program impacts ended
Due to improved air quality conditions, the temporary suspension of backyard fires has ended. City program and service operations have returned to normal.
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Land acknowledgement
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.