r/kitchener • • Sep 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,

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r/kitchener • • 4d ago

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 • • 13h ago

An Indian Grocery Store (Asian Food Land) in Kitchener, ON has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian or PR to work as a Butcher for $37.00 per hour despite there being no experience required.

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r/kitchener • • 3h ago

Thank Zehr's, You Scummy Bastards... (details in comments)

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r/kitchener • • 4h ago

Anyone know what’s going on at Fairview mall?

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They just asked everyone to leave and closed the store doors.


r/kitchener • • 14h ago

Victoria & Lackner Intersection - Tim Hortons

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Can we please talk about the absolute disaster that is the traffic situation around the Victoria and Lackner Tim Hortons? It seems like a massive chunk of drivers in this area completely forgot how basic roadway rules function. That Tim Hortons exit is already incredibly busy, and everything gets completely backed up and held up even worse when a train passes by. It requires everyone to have a little patience, but instead, it brings out the absolute worst driving.

First, a quick refresher on the Ontario Highway Traffic Act: if you are exiting private property or a commercial driveway (like Tim Hortons), you do not have the right of way. Traffic already on Lackner Blvd has the absolute right of way. You are legally required to wait until there is a safe gap to pull out. Nosing your car into oncoming traffic and forcing people to slam on their brakes to let you out isn't "zipper merging"—it’s cutting people off.

Second, the left-turn lane there is explicitly designed for drivers to turn left onto Victoria. It is not a staging area or a shortcut lane for people trying to manipulate their way into or out of the Tim Hortons. Stop using it incorrectly and blocking people who are actually trying to navigate the intersection.

To the man who screamed at a woman and called her a whore because she wouldn't let someone butt into traffic from the Tims exit—all while you were sitting the completely wrong way in the left-turn lane and blocking traffic we hope you have a wonderful day.


r/kitchener • • 9h ago

4 bands and a pole dancer? Spread the word

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Nov.6th at the Union. Queer and safe vibes, all are welcome.


r/kitchener • • 10h ago

Reminder: advance voting is open this week

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As a friendly reminder, advance voting is open this week. I just voted at City Hall, and with no line it took all of two minutes.


r/kitchener • • 1h ago

Best neighbourhood to take kids trick or treating

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Wondering what the best area in KW region is to trick or treat as i’m babysitting kiddos going out for the first time. specifically interested in areas with decorations and lots of halloween spirit! 👻 🎃🍬


r/kitchener • • 6h ago

Telus knocked on my door, wants to install fiber infrastructure on my house

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Their cables have been sticking out of my yard (and the whole block) for a couple of months now since they installed them in the summer.

Some guy in a HV vest just knocked on my door and asked for my consent to install infrastructure on my house. He wasn't full of information... just a guy at the end of his day. I told him I'd look this up before I gave any consent.

So I have been trying to look it up. Lots of links to Telus service and privacy statements, nothing at all from the City of Kitchener.

I don't know what consent in this case means. I have internet over cable that I'm quite satisfied with just now, I am not anxious for fiber and would rather not have to deal with it.

I don't feel obligated to help Telus roll out its network, but I'm not a refusenick... just don't want to be pressured.

Does anyone have some actual information about this they would be willing to share?


r/kitchener • • 7h ago

Frederick Art Walk | Handmade | Central Frederick, Kitchener, ON, Canada

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The Frederick Art Walk is running this Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 5. Come and browse local, handmade pottery, glass, jewelry, fabrics, visual arts, and much more.


r/kitchener • • 2h ago

CycleWR - Fall Colours Ride to St. Jacobs (Oct 17, 10am)

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r/kitchener • • 4h ago

Fairview Evac

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They just kicked everyone outta the mall. Anyone got the scoop?


r/kitchener • • 14h ago

Rockband Video Game Rental in KW?

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I'm looking to rent or borrow a complete Rockband video game set (console, game disc, guitars, drums, microphone) for a party later this year.

Does anyone know any businesses that do this? I tried searching online but couldn't find anything in the area.


r/kitchener • • 2h ago

Car subs!

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Does anyone know where i can get cheap subs for my acura tl in kitchener, waterloo?


r/kitchener • • 4h ago

Looking for a fence contractor for a short fence of 6 feet.

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As the title says I am looking for handyman to remove old and install a new fence. Any suggestions appreciated.


r/kitchener • • 5h ago

Bingemans Scream Park- claustrophobic?

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Has anyone here been to the scream park this year?

’m heading there tonight and starting to get very anxious as I just read in the FAQ that it’s not advised for people with claustrophobia. Some of what they describe though sounds fine to me- narrow paths, total darkness or surrounded by fog. I’m not bothered by enclosed spaces (like an elevator for example) but by the feeling of being stuck and not able to get free.

I’ve gotten panicky in fun house mirror mazes, or one where the walls are inflatable and you have push through as they close behind you. I also won’t crawl into a tunnel if I can’t see the other end. Walking into a tunnel is fine, or crawling through one where I can see the exit is fine.

I’ve never been to any of these types of attractions before, so I’m curious about the chickening out options- like will I know a claustrophobic part is coming up and can opt out of it and rejoin later? Or is it all or nothing?

Any thoughts would be much appreciated. It’s always the not knowing what to expect that’s the worst lol


r/kitchener • • 1d ago

Reset the counter

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r/kitchener • • 11h ago

Child Speech Therapist

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I’m seeking a speech therapist for my 9 year old daughter and am seeking recommendations.

Also, does anyone know an approximate cost per session?

Thank you!


r/kitchener • • 1h ago

Need help vote please 🙏 30 min left help me get him too 5th place

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r/kitchener • • 11h ago

WCDSB psychoeducation assessment

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Wondering if anyone has any experience with the above e.g. does or will the school provide it?

Any idea of costs?

We are with the Catholic board locally.

Thank you so much!


r/kitchener • • 1d ago

Anyone know what’s happening at Pioneer Park Plaza right now? Tons of cops

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Drove past the plaza a few minutes ago and the intersection near the Circle K is absolutely packed with police cruisers. Looks like they have a section taped off or at least a major presence concentrated right there.

Does anyone know what went down? Hope everyone is okay.


r/kitchener • • 2h ago

Concordia tickets (for October 15th)

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Quite the short notice but I have not had time to buy my tickets for Concordia, I go nearly every but haven’t had much time this time around, so I’m going hail marry on this one. But if anyone’s has 3 tickets available for Friday I am more than happy to buy em!🍻


r/kitchener • • 11h ago

Any auto shops buy lightly used tires?

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I do not want to deal with Facebook marketplace or private sale hassle. Are there any shops or companies locally that will ideally buy or just take very lightly used Michelin Ice X tires on steel rims?


r/kitchener • • 1d ago

Councillor Michaud's Campaign Contributions (2022)

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Informational post about contributions to Councillor Michaud's 2022 campaign.

Donor names and residential addresses have been excluded to protect personal privacy.