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City partners with Toronto’s Caribana Arts Group to bring CaribanaTM Ignite to Kitchener

The City of Kitchener, in partnership with Caribana Arts Group, presents CaribanaTM Ignite from August 23-24, 2024! Caribana TM Ignite will feature a stunning street theatre..
Feb 02, 2024
Forest Heights Pool - February 2, 2024
On Friday, February 2, 2024, the 25m pool at Forest Heights Pool will be closed. All programs in this pool are cancelled on Friday, February 2.
Feb 01, 2024
Kitchener marks Black Heritage Month 2024
February is Black Heritage Month, a time dedicated to honouring the legacy of Black Canadians and communities and celebrating their continuing contributions. Black Heritage.
Feb 01, 2024
Nominate an outstanding youth for a KYAC Youth Award (1)

Do you know an outstanding youth who strives to make their school, neighbourhood or community a better place? It’s time to recognize them with a Jan 30, 2024

The City of Kitchener wants your feedback on enabling four-unit properties
The City of Kitchener is growing, and more homes are needed to meet the needs of existing and future residents. In March 2023, the City of Kitchener made a municipal housing.
Jan 29, 2024
Mayor's statement on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque attack 2024
The City of Kitchener joins Canadians across Canada in reflecting on this National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia. We.
Jan 29, 2024
Toboggan hill closures - January 26, 2024
Due to weather conditions, our toboggan hills are closed today, January 26, 2024.

Learn more about Jan 26, 2024

Support to help youth qualify for summer employment with the City of Kitchener
The City of Kitchener is proud to offer financial support to youth who are living on a low income to help them qualify for a summer job with the City of Kitchener. The.
Jan 25, 2024
City of Kitchener cancels snow event as of 5 p.m. Jan. 24, 2024
The City of Kitchener is cancelling the current snow event effective 5 p.m.
Jan 24, 2024
City of Kitchener declares snow event starting at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2024
The City of Kitchener has declared a snow event. Residents have until 11:59 p.
Jan 23, 2024

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.