Joe McGinty

Cambridge

Multimedia Journalist at Cambridge Today

Journalist for the Waterloo Region Record

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Articles

Village Biergarten in St. Jacobs abruptly closes as owner is evicted from unit

1 day ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

A once popular restaurant and bar in St. Jacobs is up for sale after the owner was evicted over a rent dispute. In a notice posted at the the Village Biergarten and shared on social media, the landlord claims the restaurant’s owner, Denis Fontana, had breached the lease contract.
Released goldfish a potential disaster for Waterloo Region waterways

1 day ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

Goldfish are being introduced into Waterloo Region waterways at an alarming rate. The stormwater management team at the City of Waterloo said that nearly all of the 59 city-operated stormwater ponds contain goldfish. “Generally speaking, we find goldfish in most of our ponds when we go to do cleanouts,” said Jessica Kellerman, manager of stormwater operations in Waterloo.
Cambridge filmmaker crossing the country to share 'the power of deaf stories'

2 days ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

It all started with an 8mm film camera for Alvin Witcher, who was captivated by being able put his ideas onto film. Witcher, who was born deaf, began filmmaking as a way to express himself, his ideas and his passions. “It gives me the power to tell stories that matter — especially stories from the deaf community that are often overlooked,” said Witcher.
Waterloo MPP calls on province to protect youth against the dangers of social media

4 days ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

Waterloo’s MPP is calling on the province to investigate harmful impacts of social media on children and youth and implement stronger protections across the province. Catherine Fife, who acts as the Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, introduced the motion as youth become increasingly embedded in the digital world.
Balls to the wall: University of Waterloo discovery ‘challenges our basic understanding of physics’

4 days ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

Researchers at the University of Waterloo are claiming to have made a breakthrough in physics that challenges our basic understanding of the world around us. The successful study showed researchers could make a ball roll — not fall, slide or tumble — down a vertical surface.
Three senior officials gone at Cambridge City Hall in three months

5 days ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

Cambridge City Hall has seen three senior staff members depart in the past three months, but there has been no word from the city on why. Cambridge city councillor Scott Hamilton said council members are often left in the dark when it comes to staffing matters and only find out after an employee is already gone. “Issues and decisions concerning city staff — for example, whether they leave the city under their own volition or otherwise — do not come to councillors at all,” said Hamilton.
“I was shocked,” invasive goldfish take over Kitchener pond

1 week ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

Something fishy is happening at a Kitchener pond that has become overrun with goldfish. In the dark water of a pond off the Spurline Trail in Kitchener, little orange fish can be seen swimming below the surface. Harvey Grayer posted a photo of the fish in the Facebook group Weird in Waterloo Region, as goldfish are typically something you see in a home aquarium or pet store, not in a city retention pond. “I frequent the pond often and have seen a few goldfish there in the past,” said Grayer.
City of Waterloo warns residents to stay vigilant after altercation with coyote

1 week ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

The City of Waterloo is warning residents to be aware of coyotes after an “altercation” on a trail in Waterloo. In a social media post, the city said that the incident happened on the GeoTime Trail in Vista Hills on Tuesday, around 11 a.m. A coyote and her pups were involved in an altercation with a resident and their dog. No injuries were reported. The City of Waterloo’s website said that coyotes are most active with their pups from April to June as they search for a den.
Waterloo Region Hudson’s Bay stores to lay off staff and close doors on June 1

1 week ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

The final days of the Bay are here as it prepares to shutter Waterloo Region’s three stores next week. Communications spokesperson for the Hudson’s Bay Company, Tiffany Bourré confirmed to the Record that staff will be laid off and the doors will close on June 1. In a court document, HBC said that more than 8,000 workers across Canada will be laid off by the company. More than 800 staff across various distribution centres will be sticking around until at least June 15.
‘It was magic,’ Good Samaritans replace damaged roof for Cambridge mother battling cancer

1 week ago | therecord.com | Joe McGinty

For Leanne Laur getting a new roof was bigger than just having work done to her house, it showed her there are people in the world who want to help. The Cambridge mother has been battling cervical cancer for years and getting her roof replaced was just one less thing to worry about. “These guys weren’t just incredible in performance of how they were like a well-oiled machine, they were so kind and compassionate in just wanting to even share a moment with me,” she said.