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The outdoor rink in Carl Zehr Square is reopened and ready for you to enjoy. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather dependent.

The City of Kitchener has cancelled its snow event effective 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The street parking ban will be lifted once the snow event is cancelled. 

A snow event was declared for 2 a.m. on Saturday, March 14 based on credible weather forecast information. This snow event has now been extended until 2 a.m. on Monday, March 16. During a snow event, the City's tag-and-tow process takes effect. Residents are prohibited from parking their cars on city streets at any time, and overnight parking exemptions are cancelled to allow for snow clearing. The ticket for parking on the street during a snow event is $100.  Vehicles can also be towed if a snow operator is unable to get down a city street and contacts enforcement staff on patrol.

This evening, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to residential structure fire HollyRidge Cr. in Kitchener. Six fire trucks were dispatched to the scene. The fire started in the garage with only smoke migrating into the residence. Damage estimates are estimated at up to $150,000. There are no structural concerns.

Bridgeport Community Centre will be closed at 5 p.m. today, Friday, March 13, 2026. All evening programs are cancelled. The community centre will reopen tomorrow during regular hours.

The City of Kitchener has declared a snow event. Residents have until 2 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 to remove their parked cars from city streets. This helps ensure our plows and snow clearing equipment are able to effectively and efficiently clear snow from roadways across the city. 

Looking for a day camp to keep the kids active and engaged this summer? Consider a play-filled option with Kitchener Summer Camps at community centres, parks and recreation centres. The City of Kitchener offers weekly camps from July 6 to August 28 packed with imagination, adventure and fun all summer long. 

The Office of the Mayor and Council, City of Kitchener, is inviting students aged 10 to 12 to take part in My Ideal City, an annual civic engagement program that gives young people an opportunity to learn how municipal government works, and to have their voices heard. 

Kitchener, ON – Kitchener City Council has approved the City’s Municipal Newcomer Strategy, a community and economic development strategy designed to support economic participation, cultural inclusion and ensure that City services can be accessed by everyone in our community.