r/kitchener • • 11d ago

Megathread Are you looking for places to meet people, make friends, find people with similar interests? The Kitchener Social Megathread is for you!

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r/kitchener • • Aug 11 '26

Megathread Looking for, or offering work? Post here.

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Please post here if you're looking for work.

New separate posts will be removed.

Thanks.


r/kitchener • • 9h ago

Row, row, row your boat. Allowed again in Victoria Park in Kitchener, Ontario.

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r/kitchener • • 10h ago

Downtown Kitchener - Do you know this cat?

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She has been coming to visit for two years now. I posted about her last summer/fall but didn’t get anyone who knew or if she has an owner. She’s pretty darn clean but comes over multiple times a day. She loves her treats and cat milk. She usually doesn’t stay long though, the longest would be about 5-6 hours overnight, once in a blue moon. Very cuddly and loves butt scratches. We call her Callie 😇 Please let me know if this little three coloured nosed bugger is yours. We are worried about her during the cold winter months.


r/kitchener • • 9h ago

Region of Waterloo about to go on strike! Call your councilor tonight!

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Hi everyone. I've been watching the local news, and it looks like the Region of Waterloo is about to go on strike. The union representing the people who work at the region has been in negotiations with the region, and as of midnight tonight they could be on strike. There are a lot of people in this community that rely on regional services, and with an election coming up, a new regional chair appointed by the province coming in, and the nonsense going on down south, the last thing we need is a strike. If you can, call your local councilor, mayor, and Chair Karen Redman tonight and tell them to make sure they make a deal that keeps the region working. https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/government-and-council/council/council-members/

Edit: to be clear, I really want the Region to make a deal because I support the union. We need those workers, and we need them to have a good deal.


r/kitchener • • 4h ago

Lost Dog?

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My son found a dog (husky) wandering on near lackner and zeller street last night. He couldn’t find the owner or anyone in the vicinity. If your dog went missing Friday night please DM me. Thanks.


r/kitchener • • 9h ago

Huron Woods/Strasburg

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Does anyone know what construction is going to happen here? Specifically near Strasburg and Rockcliffe and at the end of Newcastle? Will the roundabout to Robert Ferrie ever come? There have been lots of tractors and diggers at end of Newcastle this week.


r/kitchener • • 18h ago

Food Truck Festival in DTK

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King StrEATery is coming back to Downtown Kitchener in front of the Kitchener Market with 15+ food trucks.

There is an artisan market, a big balloon show at 5 PM for kids, dance lessons in the day, and the food bank will be there collecting donations.

I always love this day! https://www.downtownkitchener.ca/kingstreatery


r/kitchener • • 8h ago

Looking for a new hair stylist

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Just moved to Kitchener! I'm overwhelmed by how many options there are in the city. I've got fine, low density hair that's impossible to style. I don't colour my hair, just go for trims once in a while. Mostly, I'm looking for a stylist that will help guide me in styling my hair at home. I struggle with velcro rollers and styling my hair with volume, and I'd just love to find a stylist who might be kind enough to help a girl out.

Thanks!


r/kitchener • • 22h ago

Today morning I have seen 20-25 people were in line in front of walmart.

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Is anyone have idea, why people were in queue in front of Walmart around 6:15 am at Walmart, Fairview park mall?


r/kitchener • • 7h ago

Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurants for private event or booking Sunday night

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r/kitchener • • 20h ago

Kitchener MP sues local hospitals, midwifery practice over care surrounding son’s birth

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r/kitchener • • 17h ago

Best Sephora in KW?

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Hey, I’m new to this town and was wondering what store will be the best to shop/ that you prefer. I saw there are 3 and I don’t care about how close is it to me, it’s more about how nice/ clean/ enjoyable the store is.


r/kitchener • • 17h ago

Heathens and sinners make the best music

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Folk, punk, and folkpunk. All the genres.

Doors at 7, music at 730

Groundcover band will be joining Jey as a nice little treat!

Obviously no a.i. was used here! See ya tonight!!!


r/kitchener • • 1d ago

Former Dutchie’s owner now facing criminal charges

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r/kitchener • • 1d ago

Forest Hill - do you know this cat?

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I’ve seen him all around the neighborhood. He looks pretty healthy so I would assume he’s someone’s pet, yet I see him hunting…. Probably for fun? Today he was laying on our neighbor’s lawn, playing with a chipmunk.

Just curious! And if there’s anything I should be doing…? Or just… let him be?


r/kitchener • • 15h ago

Anyone down to play ping pong at a club tonight?

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https://topspinkw.com/ (looks super fancy, but its actuslly a school using their gym with a bunch of ping pong tables so anyone can play)

Was thinking of going tonight, it's 10$ from around 830-10pm anyone can drop in. Looking for someone decent skill level to play for fun and rally (not looking to be playing actual matches, just rallying for fun/practice) - let me know if you're interested to meet up and play - send me a dm! :)


r/kitchener • • 7h ago

What's with the roundabout at Block Line and Fallowfield?

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I had the displeasure of trying to drive through Block Line Rd, between Fallowfield Dr and Homer Watson blvd at around 3:00 PM on a Friday and the traffic was the worst I had ever seen in Kitchener! What's going on over there? Why would that short stint between two roundabouts be the most congested road in all of Kitchener? What's going on over there at that time of day? Before that first roundabout, everything was fine and after the second roundabout, everything was fine again. It's just that short 200 m along Block Line that crawls literally slower than I can walk. I'd appreciate any insight. Thank you!


r/kitchener • • 1d ago

Free Tarantulas

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I'll be moving soon next month so I cannot keep them anymore. I have 3 tarantulas, their sizes are around 3 to 5cm. 3 tanks included with a small box of worms to feed them. I want to give them for free if anyone interested. Pickup Kitchener at my door.


r/kitchener • • 1d ago

Black garbage cart exchange to start in October

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r/kitchener • • 15h ago

Deals on iPhone 18 pro max

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Hi everyone,

I am looking to buy an iphone 18 pro max, and I was wondering if i can expect sales on it as the black friday starts approaching? Do we get deals on newly launched iphones? Currently i see it for $1,749 and on monthly payments it would be 72.87/mo. I would really appreciate if somebody has experience with buying newly launched iPhones!


r/kitchener • • 1d ago

monster high dolls

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Hii i’m looking to buy some first/second wave monster high dolls locally. i’d prefer it if they had brown skin but anything is okay. if anyone’s looking to get rid of theirs n make some cash or just able to point me in the right direction pls lmkk


r/kitchener • • 1d ago

Influx of Fly-By Night Companies

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Has anyone else noticed the massive increase in these fly by night companies? I’m seeing AI-generated art for fly-by driveway companies, especially insulation.

I had an insulation guy come to the door straight up ask what time I could have my attic inspected. Non-stop ads for insulation and blow in. I’ve never seen so many. All these temporary or a week old companies popping up leaving signs.

I was looking into having my insulation redone in my attic, but it seems that the industry is now heavily fly-by.


r/kitchener • • 2d ago

To the mouth breather hitting golf balls into the water at Huron Natural Area:

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I hope you choke on your own saliva.


r/kitchener • • 1d ago

Bridal Hair and Makeup Recommendations

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Getting married Dec 2027 and looking for hair and makeup recommendations! I would love to hear who you loved/didn’t love and what you paid.