Today is National Coming Out Day, Kitchener, We honour the courage it takes to come out, and we celebrate the diversity and strength of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

FYI: King St. East between Frederick St and Scott St is expected to remain closed until Sun., Oct. 11. Oktoberfest-goers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time. Updates: Watermain break - October 9, 2026 | City of Kitchener kitchener.ca/news/posts/wate…

⚠️ Scammers are posing as #Kitchener staff offering fake vendor spots for Christkindl Market. The City has notified WRPS. Always check email addresses ( to bekitchener.ca) & report suspicious emails to [email protected] bit.ly/4uu5y7q

We'd do anything to make sure you don't miss this 🤘 @simpleplan, @Yellowcard & @BowlingForSoup are coming to The Aud on February 6, 2027 and tickets are on sale NOW! Grab your tickets: bit.ly/4ebx6Zx #KitchenerAud

King St. East is closed between Frederick St. and Scott St. for a watermain break. The closure is anticipated to continue into the evening of Friday, October 9, 2026. We thank residents and customers for their patience during this time. Visit kitchenerutilities.ca/outage… for updates.

NEWS: Another milestone in the Kitchener Market recovery! Remediation and restoration work is now underway, with Kitchener-based Woodhouse Restoration Services on-site at the Kitchener Market. Read more: kitchener.ca/19684 #KitchenerMarket

NEWS: Make the most of Thanksgiving Monday in Kitchener! Before you head out for holiday fun, take a look at facility and service impacts, along with what's open and closed on October 12. Details: kitchener.ca/19682

NEWS: GIDINAWENDIMIN, a new Indigenous public artwork by Jackie Traverse, is now complete at the Cowan Recreation Centre at RBJ Schlegel Park. Learn more about this public art below & see it in-person for the first time on Nov. 14 Learn more: kitchener.ca/19627

NEWS: Leaves are falling, and Kitchener has plenty of options to help you manage them. Compost, mulch, use curbside yard waste collection, visit a leaf drop-off site, or check if your neighbourhood qualifies for curbside leaf pickup. Learn more: kitchener.ca/19623

NEWS: Businesses across Kitchener and @RegionWaterloo are invited to a series of procurement and defence-sector sessions at #Kitchener City Hall on Oct. 13 and 14. Details: bit.ly/4zgviGW

NEWS: Calling local artists! Applications are open for #Kitchener’s 2027 Artist in Residence program. This year’s artist will collaborate with residents in Lancaster West to explore the stories, ideas & experiences that make the neighbourhood unique More: bit.ly/4jG9Nuw

It’s Fire Prevention Week, and these kids have an important reminder for you! Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. Make sure you have working alarms on every level of your home and outside all sleeping areas, and test them monthly. Details: bit.ly/4y2okEi

Today is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender‑Diverse People, a time to remember and honour the lives lost, stand with survivors and families, and a call to end the systemic violence faced by Indigenous communities.

NEWS: Grillefest is back! Join City of #Kitchener Council & staff on Friday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and grab a sausage on a bun, cold drink & cookie for a minimum $5 donation in support of @10150145973860618. Details: kitchener.ca/19582

Your city. Your voice. Your vote on October 26. ❎ Take a few minutes today to make sure you're ready to vote on October 26, 2026: bit.ly/4iTV3YK

Happy Islamic Heritage Month, Kitchener. A time to recognize, celebrate and reflect on the rich history, culture, and contributions of Muslims in Canada.

NEWS: This November, the new Spotlight on Sport exhibit at Cowan Recreation Centre at RBJ Schlegel Park will celebrate the people and organizations that make Kitchener's sport community thrive. Learn more: kitchener.ca/19565

Happy Latin American Heritage Month Kitchner. It is an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the significant contributions that members of the Latin American community have made to the fabric of Canada.

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Read the Mayor's statement: bit.ly/4yXBR0M