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Posted Friday, November 01, 2024

Cambridge, Ontario . (November 1, 2024) The City of Cambridge is excited to announce the lineup of its popular annual event Winterfest, including the addition of e/motion, a new interactive light installation.
“Winterfest is one of the most anticipated attractions of the season with events and installations that span across the city,” said Mayor Jan Liggett. “One of my favorites is Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night—an immersive experience of music...

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Posted Tuesday, October 29, 2024

There are several great ways to manage leaves on your property that can benefit both you and the environment.  
You can bag your leaves for the Region of Waterloo’s yard waste collection program , which runs until November 22 . You may also choose to leave the leaves on your property, compost or mulch them. These options help provide shelter in the winter for pollinators and enrich the soil on your property.  
The City’s leaf collection...

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Posted Monday, October 28, 2024

City services and infrastructure levy set property tax increase at 1.26%
Cambridge, Ontario . (October 28, 2024) Mayor Jan Liggett presented City of Cambridge Council with the proposed 2025 Strong Mayor Budget this evening, which outlines funding for more than 140 city services and an infrastructure renewal levy, resulting in a total property tax increase of 1.26%.
“This budget supports the services, programs, and facilities we enjoy as a community while also...

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Posted Thursday, October 24, 2024

The City of Cambridge has officially started construction of the new Recreation Complex in the south end of the city following a groundbreaking ceremony earlier today.
“Today marks a significant milestone for the future Recreation Complex. We heard loud and clear from our community that they want a space that provides opportunities to be and stay active whether with aquatics, the use of the gymnasium or outside in the park and that is what we will deliver,” said...

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Posted Thursday, October 10, 2024

City-run facilities will have modified hours during the holidays.
City Hall and Admin Buildings
  Cambridge City Hall offices will be closed October 14
 Cemetery and Fire Admin Buildings will be closed October 14
  Community Centres
  Ted Wake Centre
October 12: Regular Hours
October 13: Closed
October 14: Closed
  David Durward Centre
October 12: Regular Hours
October 13: Closed
October...

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