News Releases

Like many of you, we were horrified to hear the news yesterday about the fatal shooting in Preston.
We are stunned and saddened to think that this could happen in our city, and our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family. We have spoken with representatives from Waterloo Region Police, who are still in the process of their investigation.
Citizens in Cambridge have a right to feel safe and secure, and we will be meeting with Chief Larkin to ensure we are...
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Cambridge, Ontario. Apr. 15… Stock up on everything you need for an Easter feast at the Cambridge Farmers’ Market this Saturday, Apr. 20. Open from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., the market offers a wide selection of fresh meats and produce, cheeses and desserts and a dose of Easter fun for the kids.
The Market is running an Easter Egg hunt at 10 a.m. and there will also be children’s crafts running throughout the day including egg hunt baskets and Easter crowns....
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Waterloo Region - The following statement has been issued on behalf of the Regional Chair and the mayors of Waterloo Region in response to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s announcement of the online consultation on Regional Government.
Today, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced the next phase of consultation in the Regional Government Review. The public will now have an opportunity to provide input directly to the provincial government...
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Cambridge, Ontario. Mar. 4, 2019...  This afternoon, Cambridge City Council approved the 2019 operating budget with a 2.38 per cent tax rate increase representing an impact of $32 per average household with an assessment value of $310,000.
Earlier this year, the City kicked-off the budget process with a budget info series which included several drop-in sessions, online engagement and consultation, and various delegations. This consultation was instrumental in shaping...
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Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo, local area municipalities and the Waterloo Regional Police Service are jointly launching a new emergency notification system: Alert Waterloo Region (AlertWR).
AlertWR is a service that allows residents to receive important public safety messages in the event of large scale emergencies such as floods, severe weather, or significant power outages. Residents and businesses near an emergency can be informed using geo-mapping technology....
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