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  • City lowers flags in mourning for former Councillor Ted Fairless

    The City of Cambridge is mourning the loss of former City Councillor John Edward (Ted) Fairless, who passed away on March 23, 2025. Ted served as both City Councillor and Regional Councillor from 1973-1980, 1983-1991 and 1995-2000.
    Apr 01, 2025
  • City seeking vendors and parade participants for Canada Day 2025 The City is hosting Canada Day 2025 for the first time and is looking for vendors, sponsors, and parade participants to help bring the celebration to life. Local businesses, food trucks, community groups, and artisans are invited to apply for a vendor space at the event.
    Mar 26, 2025
  • City mourns passing of former Mayor Erwin Nelson

    The City of Cambridge is mourning the loss of former Mayor Erwin Nelson, who passed away on March 22, 2025, at the age of 93 at Saint Luke’s Place in Hespeler. “Erwin’s contributions and service to our community have become part of the fabric of our city,” said Mayor Jan Liggett.
    Mar 26, 2025
  • City announces sponsorship for Preston Memorial Auditorium First Aid Room

    The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce Ball Construction as the naming sponsor of the Preston Memorial Auditorium First Aid Room. “I'm appreciative of Ball Construction's investment in our community,” said Mayor Jan Liggett.
    Mar 25, 2025
  • City receives Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for ninth consecutive year

    The City of Cambridge has once again been recognized for its excellence in financial reporting, receiving the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This marks the ninth consecutive year the City has earned this honour.
    Mar 21, 2025
  • UPDATE: Fashion History Museum Timeline The Fashion History Museum (FHM) contacted the City of Cambridge on Tuesday, March 18 at 1:19pm to request until May 19, 2025, to remove items from the building. Simultaneously, the FHM launched an unnecessary campaign requesting that members of the public contact City staff and Members of Council to request an extension to the 14 day timeline to vacate.
    Mar 20, 2025
  • Flood wall testing March 19 The City will be conducting a flood wall installation exercise on the Main Street Bridge as part of our annual flood preparedness efforts. Beginning Wednesday, March 19 at 10:00 p.
    Mar 19, 2025
  • City of Cambridge Ends the Fashion History Museum Lease The City of Cambridge has made the difficult decision to end the Fashion History Museum's (FHM) lease at 74 Queen Street East due to significant unpaid rent totaling approximately $140,000, since June 2023, costs which would transfer to the taxpayer. The FHM operates out of the main floor level in a commercial lease agreement, however, the museum curators live on-site in a second-floor apartment suite and have not provided payment for the space, as agreed to in their lease.
    Mar 14, 2025
  • Winterfest recognized as one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals

    The City of Cambridge is proud to announce that Winterfest has been named one of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals & Events by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). The award was presented to the City's events team at the FEO “SYNERGY” Conference in Kitchener in late February.
    Mar 11, 2025
  • The Spring and Summer Activities Guide is here! The City of Cambridge's Spring and Summer Activities Guide featuring programming at facilities across the city is now available! The guide features activities that appeal to everyone. There are programs for arts, fitness, aquatics, and general interest for all age ranges.
    Mar 05, 2025