Ray Martin
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Cambridge food bank gears up for increasing clientele
The Cambridge Self Help Food Bank is gearing up for a major influx of new clients as shops and restaurants across the city shut down as COVID-19 sweeps the country. → Read More
Cambridge Neighbourhood Table receives city council's blessing
The Cambridge Neighbourhood Table initiative got some cheese from Cambridge council Nov. 19. → Read More
Cambridge council urged 'to drop this feel-good effort' on climate emergency
As wildfires rage in California and scientists warn that the Artic is melting away faster than expected Cambridge may be joining the growing number of Ontario municipalities declaring a climate... → Read More
'It is low class': Questions raised over candidates skipping Hespeler debates
The Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries hosted a debate Thursday on social issues, but not all the candidates opted to participate. → Read More
Idea Exchange says no to Cambridge council request
Although some members of Cambridge city council want to see the Idea Exchange incorporate the word “library” into its name for the sake of clarity, it isn’t going to happen any time soon. → Read More
Cambridge committee approves preliminary funding for new rec complex
The city is starting to move forward on getting new recreational facilities built across Cambridge. → Read More
McGarry predicts Cambridge tax increase will be less than 4.55 per cent
Slammed by social media and Ontario Municipal Affair Minister Steve Clarke over comments she made in the Times, Cambridge Mayor Kathryn McGarry says the city’s 2020 budget increase will come in below... → Read More
More than just water on 2019 Doors Open Waterloo Region tour
Water, beer and chocolate are all a part of this year’s Door’s Open Waterloo Region, taking place Sept. 21. → Read More
Cambridge Mayor Kathryn McGarry warns taxes could soar next year
In the face of funding cuts from the provincial government and a laundry list of proposed capital projects, Cambridge Mayor Kathryn McGarry is warning that city ratepayers could be looking at a... → Read More
Cambridge council provides protections for Blue Heron Ridge neighbourhood
What started out in May with residents of the Blue Heron Ridge neighbourhood packing into Cambridge’s historic city hall to save the character of the neighbourhood, ended Tuesday night as council... → Read More
Cambridge library board asked to consider name change
The Cambridge Library Board is being asked to consider the use of the word \ → Read More
Times are changing on Cambridge's Hespeler Road
Even as the City of Cambridge set its course for the future development of the municipality, the sand is shifting beneath its feet. → Read More
Backyard hens not wanted in Cambridge
In April Cambridge council decided not to permit backyard chicken coops to be established. Tuesday night members of the city’s planning and development committee also gave the boot to those chickens... → Read More
The wait continues at Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Some progress has been made, but there are still a number of hurdles to overcome before the new wing at Cambridge Memorial Hospital is complete. → Read More
Proposed provincial changes put Cambridge council on guard
As Cambridge council sets its guidelines for the 2020 city budget, the province may be about to put a new twist on the municipality’s operation and finances. → Read More
Fix proposed for Cambridge's Beverly Street railway overpass
The City of Cambridge is attempting to address traffic problems and safety concerns with the Beverly Street railway overpass, but it is going to take time and a lot of co-operation. → Read More
Cambridge council hears concerns of Blue Heron residents
Maybe it was third time lucky, but the members of the Blue Heron Ridge Neighbourhood Association finally got to have their say after being turned away from making presentations at two prior city... → Read More
Cambridge's Boxwood subdivision sells out
Cambridge council has signed off on a series of land sales for the remainder of the available land in the Boxwood Drive industrial subdivision at its meeting on April 23. → Read More
Cambridge backyard chicken pilot project flies out the window
Cambridge residents will have to forego fresh eggs from their own chickens, as Cambridge council slammed the door on allowing backyard hens Tuesday night. → Read More
What's going on here? Fountain Street bridge
The new Fountain Street bridge opened on the Labour Day weekend, but now there are significant gaps in the asphalt. → Read More