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  • The Fall and Winter Activities Guide is here! The City of Cambridge's Fall and Winter Activities Guide is now available! Grab your guide and find a course to keep you active and engaged this fall and winter. The guide features activities at facilities across the city that appeal to everyone.
  • Civic Holiday Hours City-run facilities will have modified hours during the holidays. City Hall and Admin Buildings Cambridge City Hall offices will be closed Monday, August 4 Cemetery and Fire Admin Buildings will be closed Monday, August 4 Community Centres Ted Wake Centre Saturday, August 2: Regular Hours Sunday, August 3: Closed Monday, August 4: Closed David Durward Centre Saturday, August 2: Closed Sunday, August 3: Closed Monday, August 4: Closed William E.
  • Winterfest Holiday Market Call for Vendors Applications are now open for vendors to participate in our Cambridge Holiday Market event this December as part of our annual Winterfest. The Cambridge Holiday Market fills four floors of City Hall, and the Cambridge Centre for the Arts to create a magical shopping experience for visitors.
  • Mayor Jan Liggett Appoints Yogesh Shah as Interim City Manager

    Today, Mayor Jan Liggett announced the appointment of Yogesh Shah as the Interim City Manager, which will become effective at 4:30 p.m.

  • City of Cambridge identifies off-schedule third-party livestreaming at arenas This morning, City of Cambridge staff were able to confirm that cameras intended for the streaming of live sporting events and recreational activities in city arenas have remained operational and inadvertently streamed participants in youth camps. The cameras are to be activated when organized sport (practices or games) were scheduled.
  • City unveils new public art sculpture at the Fountain Street Soccer Complex

    A new permanent, public art installation was officially unveiled at the Fountain Street Soccer Complex on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The City of Cambridge invited artist Pierre Poussin to join the Mayor and members of Council to celebrate Lumière, the latest addition to the City's public art collection.

  • Council approves new 10-year Asset Management Plan

    Plan sets foundation for long-term planning and investment City Council has approved a new Asset Management Plan (AMP), which outlines how the City will manage and maintain its $4.8 billion in infrastructure for the next ten years (2025-2034) to ensure reliable and sustainable service for the community.

  • City launches new pilot micro-grant program

    Cambridge Community Connections offers up to $2,500 in funding for community-based initiatives Residents and organizations looking to improve the health, lifestyle or wellbeing of their community can apply to a new micro-grant program beginning today, July 3. Cambridge Community Connections provides funds of up to $2,500 for local initiatives such as a block party, plant exchange, road hockey tournament, nature walk, group exercise or a movie night.

  • Cambridge Fire Department educator named 2025 NFPA Rising Star

    The City of Cambridge is proud to announce that Jessica Buczynski , a dedicated fire and life safety educator with the Cambridge Fire Department, has been recognized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as a 2025 NFPA Rising Star. The annual Rising Star recognition celebrates individuals who have successfully implemented NFPA programs and initiatives in their communities, including educational campaigns such as Fire Prevention Week , Learn Not to Burn®, and Steps to Safety .

  • Canada Day Holiday Hours City-run facilities will have modified hours during the holiday. City Hall and Admin Buildings Cambridge City Hall offices will be closed July 1 Cemetery and Fire Admin Buildings will be closed July 1 Community Centres Ted Wake Centre July 1: ClosedDavid Durward Centre July 1: ClosedWilliam E.