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Join us tonight for Kitchener’s largest Blue Jays viewing party at THEMUSEUM
The City of Kitchener is hosting a free watch party tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 28 at THEMUSEUM to cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays! The series is 2-1, we’re down but never out!

Oct 28, 2025
RISE Fund delivers impact and growth: Council report highlights success and future vision
The City of Kitchener’s RISE Fund, launched in 2022, has demonstrated significant impact in supporting Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities. The current budget of $150,000 will be sustained through 2025 and 2026, with a proposal for a long-term, sustainable funding model anticipated in 2027.

Oct 28, 2025
October 27, 2025 Blue Jays viewing party cancelled
Oct 27, 2025
Canada and Sweden face-off at The Aud in World Juniors pre-tournament play
Oct 27, 2025
Kitchener to offer free World Series viewing parties across the City
Oct 24, 2025
Kitchener Fire Department Launches Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)

Kitchener, ON - The Kitchener Fire Department (KFD) is excited to announce its implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). This modernized version of the traditional.
Oct 23, 2025
Speaker series event focuses on industry, innovation and infrastructure

The City of Kitchener, in collaboration with the Oct 23, 2025

Crow Shield Lodge builds community connections with support from the RISE Fund

Rooted in the Seven Grandfather Teachings - Respect, Truth, Wisdom, Honesty, Humility, Courage, and Love - Crow Shield Lodge is creating space for healing, learning, and..
Oct 21, 2025
Mayor Berry Vrbanovic announces the launch of Kitchener LIVE at his 2025 State of the City Address
Kitchener, ON – Mayor Berry Vrbanovic delivered his 2025 State of the City address from the iconic Centre In The Square, celebrating the resilience and achievements of..
Oct 21, 2025
Key decisions of Kitchener Council: October 20, 2025

Key decisions of Council is a summary of major discussion items presented at Kitchener City Council meetings. It is circulated immediately following each meeting.
Oct 21, 2025

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.