City News

This fall, the knock on your door could be a City of Cambridge firefighter.
Starting September 23, 2023, firefighters from all six stations in Cambridge will launch their ‘Residential Fire and Life Safety’ program and visit 3,000 properties across the city to determine the public’s awareness of fire safety.
This annual safety blitz provides firefighters with the opportunity to check in on resident awareness and educate about the importance of fire safety...
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The Cambridge 50 th anniversary public art jury has selected five finalists for further consideration. Residents are welcome to visit the locations below to check out models of the proposed original public art and share comments. The finalists are also available to review at cambridge.ca/publicart .
Cambridge Centre for the Arts : September 22 – 28
Allan Reuter Centre : September 29 – Oct 4
W.G. Johnson Centre : October 5- 12
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“The need is great,” said Nicole Cichello, Supervisor of Recreation for Older Adult Services. “We have nearly 50 older adults in our community on a waitlist for a friend, these are people who have limited ability to socialize outside their home and are feeling the effects of isolation.”
The City’s Friendly Visiting Program matches volunteers with socially isolated older adults in the community for weekly visits. Volunteers are screened and matched...
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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 implements.  
 
Council endorses a 2024-2026 Strategic Plan for the City 
Tonight, Council endorsed the key components of the City’s 2024-2026 Strategic Plan – Cambridge...
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Cambridge, Ontario . (September 5, 2023) – The nomination period for the office of Ward 1 Councillor is now open. Interested candidates can pick up nomination packages at City Hall starting today and file their nomination until September 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
On August 29, 2023, Cambridge City Council voted for a By-Election to replace Ward 1 Councillor Donna Reid, who passed away on August 13.
The 2023 Municipal By-Election will be held on November 13, 2023,...
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