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Make It Kitchener 2.0 strategy wins second excellence award from EDCO
The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) has awarded the City of Kitchener with a planning and strategic development excellence award for the Make It Kitchener 2.0 (MIK.
Apr 22, 2022
City of Kitchener celebrates Earth Day

The City of Kitchener is encouraging residents to make a difference this Earth Day and every day through a Apr 21, 2022

Breithaupt Centre Pool summer closure
As part of our ongoing efforts to proactively maintain City facilities, upcoming work this summer will affect operations at the Breithaupt Centre, specifically the 25-yard pool..
Apr 19, 2022
State of the City celebrates the power of coming together to build Kitchener Together
Earlier today, Mayor Berry Vrbanovic and Kitchener Council welcomed citizens, community partners and difference-makers both virtually, and in-person to the Conrad Centre for the..
Apr 14, 2022
Some city facilities close for Easter holiday
A number of city facilities have modified hours over the Easter long weekend. Kitchener City Hall will be closed Friday, April 15 through Monday, April 18, for the Easter holidays.
Apr 13, 2022
Green spaces in Kitchener now qualified as protected areas
Ontario Nature and the City of Kitchener are pleased to announce that 20 properties (585 hectares) in Kitchener’s Apr 12, 2022

Nomination Period opens May 2 for 2022 Municipal Election
Cities hosting free virtual information workshop on roles and responsibilities of public office

Waterloo Region - Thinking about running for office? The nomination period for the..
Apr 12, 2022
Key Decisions of Kitchener Council – April 11, 2022
Key decisions of Council is a summary of major discussion items presented at Kitchener City Council meetings. It is circulated immediately following each meeting.
Apr 12, 2022
Kitchener makes the Conrad Centre more affordable for artists
The City of Kitchener is pleased to announce that applications are now open for grants to offset rental costs for the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts. Performing artists,.
Apr 08, 2022
Kitchener welcomes affordable housing as centrepiece of 2022 federal budget
Late today, the federal government announced Apr 07, 2022

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.