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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. 

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. 

When spring approaches, more potholes begin to appear on city streets. The City of Kitchener’s operations crews are working around the clock to inspect city streets and repair potholes, and there are ways residents can help. 

Today, we join communities around the world in recognizing International Women’s Day and celebrating the transformative contributions, achievements, and resilience of women, girls, and gender diverse people in Kitchener and across the globe. 

Earlier this morning, Kitchener Fire (KFD) responded to a two-storey garage/shed fire located at Vanier Drive in Kitchener. The call came in at approximately 4:40 a.m., and four fire trucks were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, crews encountered an active fire within the structure and began suppression efforts.

With double-digit temperatures on the way, City of Kitchener crews are conducting weekly inspections of likely locations for localized flooding, and so far, conditions are looking good for a safe melt.