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Posted Wednesday, March 05, 2025

The Significant Weather Event impacting the City of Cambridge will end as of Wednesday, March 5 at 11:59 a.m.
City crews have worked to clear roads and sidewalks back to winter maintenance standards. Some residential roads may still be narrower than usual, and residents are reminded to continue exercising caution while traveling.
As weather conditions continue to change, there is a chance of localized flooding, or ice forming on roads and sidewalks. Please clear snow and...
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Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The City of Cambridge is cancelling the current Snow Event effective 11:59 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. The on-street parking ban will be lifted once the Snow Event is cancelled.
The declared Significant Weather Event (SWE) will remain in effect. The City declared an SWE on Feb. 15 based on accumulated snow and credible forecast information. The SWE has remained in place since to allow City staff the extra time required to service roads, sidewalks, and laneways to reach...
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Posted Saturday, February 15, 2025

Based on weather conditions, the City of Cambridge is extending the current Snow Event until further notice. A Significant Weather Event (SWE) is also still in effect. Please use extra caution if travelling during this event.
A parking ban remains in effect as plows continue to work to clear roads in priority order. Parked cars prevent plow operators from fully clearing the roads. By-law staff will be actively enforcing this ban, and vehicles left on the road may be ticketed...
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Posted Saturday, February 15, 2025

The Hespeler Scout House is Closed temporarily due to a mecchanical issue as of Saturday February 15th @ 12noon. As soon as the issue has been resolved an update will be shared and the Scout House will re-open.
All rentals and programs wil be contacted individually to discuss alternatives.
Thank you. 

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Posted Friday, February 14, 2025

The City of Cambridge has declared a Significant Weather Event and a Snow Event in the area because of anticipated winter weather conditions. This declaration will continue until further notice and means that:
An on-street parking ban is in effect. Vehicles should not be parked on any city street at any time for the duration of the Significant Weather Event. This allows snowplows to clear more efficiently and safely. By-law staff will be actively enforcing this ban,...
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