Nominations are open until August 21
The City of Kitchener is proud to announce that Mayor Berry Vrbanovic has been appointed as the Chair of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Council. The two-year appointment, effective April 1, 2026, positions Kitchener at the forefront of national conversations regarding sustainable infrastructure and climate innovation.
The Green Municipal Fund is a $2.4-billion investment funded by the Government of Canada and delivered by FCM. It serves as a critical engine for municipal sustainability, supporting innovative projects that deliver environmental, economic, and social benefits to communities across the country.
Easter is this weekend and there are lots of activities to enjoy across the city. Some City of Kitchener facilities and programs may be impacted by the holiday, so be sure to check the facility hours as you plan your weekend.
The Province of Ontario released its 2026 Budget titled A Plan to Protect Ontario.
This evening, Kitchener Fire crews responded to an apartment fire at King Street West. The call came in at approximately 6:15 p.m. The three-storey building includes a vacant commercial unit on the main floor and residential units on the second and third floors. Six trucks attended the scene. The fire has been extinguished and crews are ventilating the building due to heavy smoke conditions.
This afternoon, Kitchener Fire crews responded to a house fire at Oldfield Drive in the Station 3 area, near Ottawa Street North and Lackner Boulevard. The call came in just before 5 p.m., with reports of a fire in the attached garage of a single-family detached backsplit home.
Key decisions of Council is a summary of major discussion items presented at Kitchener City Council meetings. It is circulated immediately following each meeting. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
This afternoon, Kitchener Fire crews responded to a call at a triplex on Guelph St, with reports of smoke coming from the attic roof area. Seven trucks attended the scene.
Eight residents have been displaced and support has been provided. One civilian was taken to hospital as a precaution and there are no fire fighter injuries.
As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we must acknowledge that Indigenous peoples, and racialized and religious communities across Canada continue to experience racism and discrimination every day.
Late this afternoon, Kitchener Fire crews responded to a call on Madison Ave at an unoccupied building scheduled for demolition. Due to the building’s condition, crews operated defensively until the fire was fully extinguished and under control.
No civilian injuries have been reported. An investigation is ongoing and damage estimates are not available.
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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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