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Posted Thursday, February 15, 2024

Cambridge, Ontario. (February 15, 2024) – The City of Cambridge is hosting a variety of events and free activities throughout the weekend to extend the Family Day holiday taking place on Monday, February 19, 2024.
“There are so many great family friendly, free events happening this family day weekend,” said Mayor Jan Liggett, “I invite you to participate in one or all of the activities as we celebrate Family Day allowing families to spend quality time...
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Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024

IMG_3204 Cambridge, Ontario . (February 14, 2024) – The City of Cambridge shared progress on the expansion and renovation of the Preston Auditorium, marking a significant milestone in the project as site preparation work nears completion and construction can begin on the expansion.
“This is a watershed moment for Cambridge, creating another space for our community to provide a wide variety of recreation opportunities to residents of all ages,” said Mayor Jan Liggett. ...
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Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024

City-run facilities will have modified hours during the holidays.
City Hall and Admin Buildings
  Cambridge City Hall offices will be closed February 19
 Cemetery and Fire Admin Buildings will be closed February 19
Community Centres
  Ted Wake Centre
February 17: Regular Hours
February 18: Regular Hours
February 19: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
  David Durward Centre
February 19: Closed
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Posted Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Cambridge, Ontario . (February 13, 2024) – Today, Cambridge City Council approved the Budget and Business Plan for 2024. For Cambridge taxpayers, this represents a 2.58 per cent increase to the overall residential tax bill, which is below the current rate of inflation of 3.4 per cent. For the average home valued at $333,200, this will mean an increase of approximately $112 per year, or $9.30 per month for over 140 local programs and services.
As a roadmap that aligns...
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Posted Tuesday, February 06, 2024

The City will be conducting a flood wall installation exercise on the Main Street Bridge this week as part of our annual flood preparations.
Beginning Wednesday, February 7 at 9:30 a.m. Main Street will be closed between Water St. and Queen Square so crews can take inventory of the wall parts, construct and tear down the flood walls, and review the procedure with any new staff to ensure we are prepared in the event of a flood emergency.
The flood wall system was put...
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