The City of Kitchener is celebrating a major step forward toward delivering its affordable housing targets. In April 2024, the City donated a parcel of land at River Road East and Ottawa Street North. Valued at approximately $5.5 million, the land was earmarked for a homeownership project in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region in support of BUILD NOW: Waterloo Region, an initiative aimed to create 10,000 affordable and attainable homes across the region by 2030. This project has received all required approvals and funding. It is now ready for construction, with groundbreaking expected later this year.
Kitchener City Council has approved the Victoria Park Master Plan, a 10-year roadmap that will guide how Victoria Park is improved, maintained and operated to meet the needs of current and future generations. The plan is informed by extensive technical analysis and community engagement, including feedback from thousands of residents and park users.
Please be advised that Victoria Park has been temporarily closed as of 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and is expected to reopen on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Today, as Canadians, we celebrate the 159th birthday of this great country we call home. No matter where you are celebrating today, I invite you to do so together with family and friends, knowing we live in the best country in the world.
This month, Council supported housing, growth management, and community planning by approving the Fire Station 8 Housing Development, advancing a new Water Allocation Policy, adopting the Kitchener 2051 Official Plan and Dundee Secondary Plan, and celebrating national recognition for excellence in financial reporting.
On June 29, 2026, City Council approved measures that will improve future winter maintenance and pothole response across Kitchener.
Volunteers are needed for the Waterloo Region 2026 Ontario Summer Games coming to Waterloo Region July 30 to August 2, 2026!
Be one of 1,000 volunteers and be part of something amazing this summer!
Bring your tax and utility accounts together in one, easy-to-use place with the City of Kitchener’s e-billing portal. There’s never been a better time to go paperless. Register for e-billing by Sunday, August 30, 2026 to be entered into a weekly draw for a $200 credit on your utility bill.
Earlier today, the City of Kitchener celebrated the grand opening of the new Williamsburg Community Centre, a vibrant hub designed to bring people together, foster connection and support healthy, active living. Located at 200 Rosenberg Way, this modern multi-use facility replaces the original community centre on Fischer Hallman and offers a full range of recreational and fitness programs in this larger space.
The Grand River Recreation Complex, including Lyle Hallman Pool, will be closed for repair and maintenance all day, this Saturday, June 27.
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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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