The City of Kitchener announced seven new recipients of the 2026 LoveMyHood Matching Grant last evening, bringing the total funding awarded this year to more than $120,000 for resident-led neighbourhood projects.
The deadline for candidates interested in running in the 2026 municipal and school board election to file their nomination is Friday, August 21 at 2 p.m.
Social Support Telephone Volunteers assist in fostering a sense of belonging and supportive community by engaging in friendly and casual conversation over the phone with seniors at risk for social isolation or loneliness due to various factors like mobility, health, and other age-related challenges. Volunteers call assigned participants on a weekly basis to check in on participants’ well-being and provide social connections. Seniors receiving these calls will be supported by a dedicated volunteer.
This morning, the City of Kitchener experienced an issue with the news module on Kitchener.ca which re-sent previously published news items to our news feed subscribers. Please note that any news items subscribers may have received by email this morning are previously published articles and not new news items.
Officially less than a week away, the City of Kitchener’s fall program registration opens Tuesday, August 18 at 8:30 a.m. for Kitchener residents (August 25 for non-residents).
Get ready to climb, play and explore at KidsPark, returning to Kitchener this Sunday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival will transform Victoria Park into a land of adventure for kids of all ages.
After careful consideration, the Caribana Arts Group (CAG) has made the difficult decision not to proceed with the Caribana Ignite Festival in Kitchener in 2026.
Celebrate the final days of summer at Endless Summer, returning to Victoria Park on Saturday, September 5. This free outdoor festival will bring an all-Canadian lineup of live music, food trucks and summer fun to the heart of Kitchener.
The City of Kitchener has selected the Rolleman Restaurant Group, a local owner of several successful restaurants, to operate the new full-service restaurant at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (The Aud), which will open later this summer.
Following a competitive process that emphasized ‘a vibrant dining experience that celebrates local flavour while complementing The Aud’s high-energy, sports-centric atmosphere’, the Rolleman Restaurant Group was selected to operate the new Club 51 Sports Bar.
At approximately 6:30 a.m., Kitchener Fire crews responded to a multi-unit residential townhome fire on Courtland Avenue East. Upon arrival, crews encountered a fire in the exterior entrance area serving two units and quickly brought the situation under control. The affected units were vacant and unoccupied at the time of the incident. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. Damage is estimated at $200,000.
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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.
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