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  • City Manager David Calder Announces Retirement After 40 Years of Public Service

    The City of Cambridge announces the retirement of City Manager David Calder, who will be stepping down from the role effective September 1. David has been City Manager since September 2019, having returned as a familiar face from his 19 years with the City previously.

  • City celebrates National AccessAbility Week

    The City of Cambridge invites the community to celebrate National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) with a kick-off event on Saturday, May 24, highlighting this year's theme, “Breaking Barriers, Building Community.” Running from May 25 to May 31, NAAW recognizes the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and promotes efforts to create inclusive, welcoming spaces where everyone can thrive.

  • City to host Public Works Open House Saturday, May 24 As part of National Public Works Week (May 18-24), the City of Cambridge is once again opening the doors of its Bishop Street Operations Centre for a family-friendly Open House on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Drop by between 10 a.
  • Sanitary trunk sewer project helps drive Cambridge’s future growth

    The City of Cambridge is delivering on a key priority in its Strategic Plan - laying the foundation for community building and future growth. In partnership with the Region of Waterloo and Township of Woolwich, the City is installing essential infrastructure that will support future development and expansion of business, industrial and residential lands in the northern part of Cambridge.

  • City campaign asks drivers to ‘Pause Before You Park’

    The City of Cambridge is launching a two-week parking education campaign focused on five key areas of parking behaviors and related violations. The campaign, called ‘Pause Before Your Park,' will feature helpful parking tips, easy-to-understand visuals, video storytelling, and increased enforcement of parking by-laws.

  • Please slow down near road construction As construction season is now in full swing, the City would like to remind you that our crews are out on the roads, repairing potholes, fixing watermains and utilities, and maintaining boulevards. Big road construction projects are visible everywhere, but smaller projects can be harder to see from a distance.
  • Easter Holiday Hours City-run facilities will have modified hours during the holidays. City Hall and Admin Buildings Cambridge City Hall offices will be closed April 18 and April 21     Cemetery and Fire Admin Buildings will be closed April 18 and April 21 Community Centres Ted Wake Centre April 18: Closed April 19: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm April 20: Closed April 21: Closed David Durward Centre April 18: Closed April 19: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm April 20: Closed April 21: Closed William E.
  • Tickets now on sale for 2025 Bernice Adams Legacy Awards The 42nd Annual Bernice Adams Legacy Awards will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
  • City of Cambridge Now on Bluesky

    The City of Cambridge is excited to announce that we are part of a new social media community and are now officially on Bluesky, a platform that offers a fresh, user-centered experience. The decision to join Bluesky reflects the City's commitment to embracing new technologies and platforms that promote transparency, inclusiveness, and accessibility.

  • 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.