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The City of Cambridge is committed to transparency, accountability and on-going communication with residents. To ensure this, we work with local media to provide important information on City programs, services and other initiatives.

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Posted Thursday, June 08, 2023

With the continuous dry conditions, air quality warnings, active forest fires and no projected significant rainfall forecasted, the City of Cambridge Fire Chief is enacting a burn ban for the City of Cambridge. All open/active burn permits are immediately revoked until further notice. The Fire Chief is acting under the authority of the Ontario Fire Code and City of Cambridge By-law 313-86.
No new permits will be issued or approved until further notice.
Anyone found burning,...
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Posted Wednesday, June 07, 2023

Summer recreation and culture program registration will begin on Wednesday, June 14, 2023—swim lessons at 7 a.m. and all other activities at 8:30 a.m.   Find a program Visit the Cambridge Online Registration for Activities & Leisure (CORAL) site  to browse the programs or read through the 50+ Summer Newsletter .
How to register The CORAL website  will offer registration or visit City Hall and City of Cambridge recreation facilities to sign...
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Posted Wednesday, June 07, 2023

To allow staff more time to address pressures created by the skilled labor shortage, supply chain issues, and expanded design, the City is extending the completion date of the Ed Newland outdoor pool renovation to July 29, 2023.
Once completed, we are excited to offer residents a more inclusive and accessible pool that includes a graduated entry. 
We encourage residents to continue to enjoy our other aquatic facilities including the George Hancock outdoor pool, which...
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Posted Tuesday, June 06, 2023

CouncilConnects This update will serve to connect residents to important discussions and decisions being made by Cambridge City Council. The Mayor and Council make up the local government for the City of Cambridge. They develop laws and policies, which the City's administration implement.
  Drinking Water Quality Report Council received and endorsed a report which included an update on the status of the City’s drinking water system for 2022, in conformance with the requirements...
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Posted Tuesday, June 06, 2023

1200x630 Social V3To respond to the high need in the community, the City of Cambridge summer camp programming has been expanded for the 2023 season. The ‘Xplore Preston’ camp will be run out of 637 King St. East in Preston (formerly RBC) and operate Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for ages 4-5 and 6-12.  
To learn more about program specifics and register visit cambridge.ca/coral . Space is limited.

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