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Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025

We’re opening a new community arts hub at 19 Cambridge Street! It is scheduled to open in early 2026, and will host a community printmaking studio, and offer programming for artists of all ages and abilities. It will also have individual studios and workspaces for Cambridge-based artists.
A building for creative ideas needs a creative name! We want to hear your suggestions for what it should be called. Visit cambridge.ca/arts to submit your idea. Submissions will be...
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Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025

City of Cambridge closes all city sports fields due to ongoing rain and saturated field conditions.  This includes all baseball diamonds and soccer fields, excluding Jacob Hespeler and Fountain Street Soccer Artificial Turf Fields.

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Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Share your feedback until July 31,2025
The City of Cambridge is inviting residents to help shape the 2026 Mayor’s municipal budget by taking part in a survey from June 18-July 31.
This year, the City is making it easier than ever to share your feedback by introducing W.I.T.Y. the budget bot – a fun, accessible way to provide feedback on What’s Important To You (W.I.T.Y).
“W.I.T.Y helps us reach people in their everyday spaces, making the...
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Posted Monday, June 09, 2025

Bigger than ever festival features games, parade, music, rides, and a fireworks finale for all ages
Residents and visitors are invited to experience the largest Canada Day celebration in Waterloo Region on Tuesday, July 1 at Riverside Park. For the first time, the City is officially leading and hosting the event, continuing a favourite community tradition packed with activities and entertainment for all ages. “The City is grateful for the many years of service...
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Posted Monday, June 09, 2025

323638GrandNotice of development and feedback requested. Public meeting to be held on July 15, 2025. Staff will consolidate feedback and finalize recommendation report and present to Council for final decision. 
A full submission of these applications and regular updates can be viewed on our  Current Development Applications  webpage by selecting OR02/25 - 32, 36 & 38 Grand Ave S. 
If you plan to attend the meeting in-person and wish to register in advance...
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