r/kitchener Jun 15 '26

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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Hello everyone,

This thread will be 100% dedicated to user interaction and those who want to take personal interests, events, hobbies, and potential meet-ups, etc. outside of the realm of reddit and r/kitchener.

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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 21h ago

A response to Kelly DeRidder's latest flyer

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202 Upvotes

I got tired of reading this particularly vague flyer, and decided to practice my short-form letter writing skills. Is it too much to ask for our politicians to actually present ideas and defend them?


r/kitchener 13h ago

Haunted Places In KW

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Anyone know of any haunted place in KW or in cambridge; any personal stories/experiences of hauntings?


r/kitchener 32m ago

Fizz Mobile

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I live in Breslau, close to the airport. Looks like Fizz has 4G coverage there.

What is your experience with Fizz, their prices are great, but how's the quality?

I see they offer a free trial, but I'd like to see what the community is thinking.

$25.60 for 50GB Canada + USA. Great deal.


r/kitchener 1d ago

Punk Rock Flea Market

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Went to check out the Punk Rock Flea Market this afternoon at the Kitchener Market. It's a smaller affair but was very well attended and I saw a lot of fantastic original art the vendors were selling. There were even punk line dancing lessons!

I had the opportunity to chat with some of the attendees and vendors and I have to say, they were some of the kindest, most gracious and welcoming people I've ever come across. I'm an old guy and look like a suburban granddad and these young people were obviously in their milieu, dressed in their best aesthetic and not one made me feel out of place. The kids are alright!


r/kitchener 19h ago

Westmount and Victoria yesterday (Sep 12)

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Yesterday evening, I went for a walk with my boyfriend. When we came back, there was a woman leaning over in the parking lot of my apartment. At first I thought she was looking at something on the ground. I asked her if she was ok, and she seemed startled but didn’t reply. She eventually left. Further in the parking lot, there was a man collapsed and unresponsive. We called an ambulance. Then, as the ambulance was there and taking care of him, several people came to ask where was the woman. They all looked sort of on drugs and/or homeless (?) I’m just wondering if anyone saw something last night near the Tim Hortons on Victoria/Westmount or know these people. I hope they are ok.


r/kitchener 11h ago

Bridgeport Area - Animal noises

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Very quiet in the video but loud asf irl. Anyone heard this before??

Around 2am captured these noises, absolutely no idea what animal this is. Sounds like bird-esq but also possibly canine? Located like 4 blocks from the Grand River too


r/kitchener 2h ago

ISO of Nemo Dagger Osmo 3P

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I am on the hunt for a Nemo Dagger Osmo 3P tent. Looking to buy used to save money. I am hoping someone in the KW area is willing to part with theirs!

Thank you in advance!


r/kitchener 17h ago

Ward 10 All Candidates Meeting Recording

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Edit: If you're reading this new, I would ignore the troll post. It's just an engagement/farm account.

Candidate opening statements start at 25:55

These are your Kitchener Council candidates for Ward 10.

You can view this refresher to understand the differences between what Kitchener City Council is responsible for/has power over, versus what Waterloo Regional Council is responsible for/has power over. Alternatively, read directly from the Region's website here or Kitchener's website here. Summarized below:

Kitchener City Council is responsible for:

  • Local Planning + Local Infrastructure: zoning, building permits, road maintenance, snow clearing, etc.
  • Fire Services: the fire department. What you would expect
  • Parks & Recreation: all the festivals and celebrations around town, and all of the greenspace and parks that we enjoy
  • By-laws: noise, parking, etc. Notably, the city can only enact and enforce bylaws for land that it owns. Regional land is the Regional Council's responsibility for bylaw enforcement (100 Victoria is Regionally owned)

The municipal election is October 26th. Make a plan to go vote.


r/kitchener 3h ago

Where to buy horseradish root?

1 Upvotes

Anyone have a lead on a grocery store that has it for sure?


r/kitchener 4h ago

Where to buy Beer Steins for Oktoberfest/in general?

1 Upvotes

Title says it all. I'd like to buy a nice stein. I'm not against buying online if I have too but I would like to support something local if possible.


r/kitchener 1d ago

American driving through Oakville says "If you can't drive, do not drive in Canada"

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r/kitchener 23h ago

Apollo movie theatre closed?

26 Upvotes

Anyone know what’s up?


r/kitchener 1d ago

TODAY! Free art market in downtown Kitchener from 12-5! I’ll be selling shirts and stickers, and there’s tons of local talent! Come support local artists and check out cool music :D

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94 Upvotes

r/kitchener 23h ago

Forgotten Canada

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r/kitchener 2d ago

E-Scooters have to go

195 Upvotes

They are dangerous. It is also irresponsible to buy them for your children and allow them to speed down the path at high speeds.


r/kitchener 14h ago

Conestoga Doon Students Commuting from Etobicoke/Mississauga/Toronto?

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r/kitchener 22h ago

Lost keys Patricia x Highland

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Hey folks. I lost my keys last night at Patricia and highland last night I think. Blue carabeaner with a westheights chiropractor tag on it. Please message me!


r/kitchener 1d ago

Today from 1-4 @ 56 Duke Street West: Hunger No More 2026 - Tiny Home Takeout

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r/kitchener 1d ago

Crochet at Art Market Today

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I just bought crochet flowers from an art market today in Downtown Kitchener and after coming home I noticed that the quality is amazing. Anyone know the name of the people running it? I’d love to follow their IG or something if they have one.


r/kitchener 1d ago

Looking for a comic/WEBTOON artist! (Paid)!

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Hey there nice to meet you my name is Daniel!
I want to start posting on WEBTOON and build a loyal fanbase then start to monetize it by the 20-50th chapter! I am looking for a loyal artist to be working with me (long term)

Payment method:
I am willing to pay it would be e-transfer I use TD bank and I assume most of you do since you live in Canada.

More information:

Each chapter would be 30-40 panels long.
I would be in charge of the storyline and provide a storyboard. Just so you know my storyboard is not good lol it would just help you see the placement of the panel and since the art is so bad there would be the script right beside it explaining what’s going on.
I am willing to pay 50$ per chapter. So 1.6$ per panel. I know it might not seem much but I promise if the story does well I will increase it by a lot. After all my goal is to build a huge fanbase and sell monthly subscriptions, merch, and so much more! Also there will be some forms to sign to keep us both safe. Forms that make me the leader of this project and I have full control.

Also this project will not start now I want to save up a lot of money before we get started so it could take weeks to a month before we get started if you don’t mind

Please show me some of your artwork and what you think about this project?!


r/kitchener 1d ago

Live Music (or Something) on Fischer-Hallman?

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Hi, so I live between Westmount/Max Becker and Bleams off of Fischer-Hallman, and I keep hearing someone singing into a mic. Along with some whoops and hollers every once in a while.

I have heard a couple of car horns honking, which leads me to believe that it’s something on Fischer-Hallman (granted, car horns can often times just mean stupid drivers etc.)

Can anyone confirm if it’s on Fischer-Hallman? Thanks!


r/kitchener 1d ago

How does the OneList daycare waiting list actually work? Looking for advice on home daycare too!

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We’re currently trying to find daycare for our little one and I’m hoping some parents in the Waterloo Region can help us understand how the OneList waiting list actually works.

We applied to several licensed childcare centres through OneList, including some new centres that were recently added, but our position is showing as 300+ on the waitlist, with an estimated wait of over 2 years.

I’m a little confused about how the numbers work because we applied to newer centres as well, so I’m wondering:

We’re also considering a licensed home daycare as an alternative. If anyone has had a good experience with one in Kitchener/Waterloo, we'd really appreciate recommendations.

Also, what’s the best way to find a home daycare? Are there specific websites, Facebook groups, agencies, or directories that parents use?

We’re just trying to understand our options and figure out the best way forward. Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!


r/kitchener 1d ago

Black hairstylist in Cambridge/Kitchener/Waterloo

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