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200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4G7
Telephone: 519-741-2345
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
Email: info@kitchener.ca
Celebrate youth leadership in our community! Nominate a young changemaker ages 14 to 24 for the KYAC Youth Awards
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.
As the snow melts and temperatures rise, many Kitchener residents are starting to think about home renovation projects for the spring and summer.
If you’re planning renovations or upgrades this year, it’s important to know which projects require a residential building permit in Kitchener. The City of Kitchener outlines a wide range of home improvements that must be reviewed and approved before work begins.
The Lead Local: Municipal Election Candidate Engagement Event is designed to broaden awareness of the October 26, 2026 municipal election process and support individuals considering running for office. The event will take place April 23, 2026, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ken Seiling Regional Museum.
Mark your calendar! The 2026 Young@Art showcase will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Kitchener City Hall. If you are interested in volunteering, email at youth@kitchener.ca. To learn more about the annual youth art showcase, or how to make a submission, visit www.kitchener.ca/YoungArt.
The City of Kitchener, in collaboration with the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre (WRSBC), hosts a free monthly speaker series called SDG Talks. The series explores the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and how we can create a more socially and environmentally sustainable planet. This year’s theme, Purpose and Profit, focuses on helping businesses embed sustainability into their core operations and strengthen their bottom line while creating meaningful community impact.
The City of Kitchener is continuing its work on Kitchener 2051, a new official plan that will guide how the city grows and evolves over the next 25 years. This plan will help shape how Kitchener can grow as a city that is connected, caring, resilient and inclusive.
For more information about Kitchener 2051 and ongoing engagement opportunities, visit the project page on Engage Kitchener.
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.
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.
Contact Us
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 4G7
Telephone: 519-741-2345
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
Email: info@kitchener.ca
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