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Just before midnight, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to a multiple-vehicle fire at an eight-storey apartment building located at York Street, behind WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital). The call was received at 11:57 p.m. The fire originated in the underground parking garage, starting with a gas-powered vehicle and spreading to three adjacent vehicles. The fire is now out and under control. 

Gather your friends and family to celebrate Family Day (Monday, February 16) at your local indoor pool with a fun, recreational swim while supporting a good cause. The City of Kitchener invites swimmers of all ages to dive into Toonie Swims on designated 2026 Statutory Holidays - only $2 per swimmer for Family, Public and Be U swims. It’s an easy way to get active, spend time with family or friends, and give back at the same time. See the Family Day Swim Schedule on Activenet.   

Learn about all the fun ways you can celebrate Family Day in Kitchener and find out when our community centres and facilities are open on the holiday.

On behalf of our City of Kitchener community, we are heartbroken by the violence and loss of life in the District of Tumbler Ridge, BC yesterday. We extend our deepest condolences to everyone impacted, including those who have lost loved ones, those who have been injured, the students and staff at Tumbler Ridge High School, and the wider British Columbia community.

Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic joined Canada’s Big City Mayors’ Caucus (BCMC) in Ottawa this week, where he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney and key federal ministers. 

The City of Kitchener’s e-billing service brings your tax and utility accounts together in one easy-to-use place. Through our self-service portal, you can view and pay bills, monitor your utility usage, connect with customer service and more. 

February 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month – a time to honour the legacy, brilliance, and resilience of Black communities in Kitchener and across the country.  

The City of Kitchener has opened a new round of funding for property owners seeking to conserve their culturally significant heritage buildings. 

Find out more about the grant, including whether you will first need a pre-consultation meeting with City staff, on our heritage funding page.