Matt Betts

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What should you do if you come across a turtle in Cambridge? It depends

2 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

A cooler spring is believed to be the reason for a later than normal turtle nesting season. And with sightings likely to become more frequent, the rare Charitable Research Reserve is advising residents of what they should be doing if they come across one. "Nesting season is late this year, so we're just in the throws of it right now," Tom Woodcock, planning ecologist at rare, said. "A cold spring, we think.
Hespeler Legion car show helps support Cambridge veterans (15 photos)

4 days ago | villagereport.ca | Matt Betts

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Hespeler Legion car show helps support Cambridge veterans (15 photos)

4 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

1 / 1 Proceeds from a 50/50 and raffle prizes at the Hespeler Legion car show supported the poppy fund and other community initiatives.Matt Betts/CambridgeToday Advertisement
'Godfather of the Grill' set to make a stop in Cambridge

4 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

Ted Reader's rise to becoming one of the most well known grill masters began like many other dreams, at the bottom. Reader started out washing dishes at the Holiday Inn in Brantford before eventually working his way to culinary school. In the time since, he's established himself as an award-winning chef, cookbook author, media personality and professor. "I've been cooking since I was a kid," Reader said. "I always wanted to be a chef, I always wanted to cook.
GALLERY: Pride takes over Main Street during annual street party

5 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

1 / 1 Crystal Quartz was on hand to entertain the crowd at the annual Grand River Pride Street Party.Matt Betts/CambridgeToday Advertisement
ICYMI: Repeated break-ins to Cambridge's Ferguson Cottage shed frustrate volunteers

5 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

This article appeared previously on CambridgeToday. Frustration and safety concerns are growing among Galt Horticultural Society volunteers following repeated break-ins to their shed at Ferguson Cottage. Norm Warren, who sits on the society's gardening committee at the heritage building headquarters, could be seen installing a new deadbolt lock on the shed doors on Wednesday morning after another incident at the Grand Avenue property Tuesday night.
'Amazing act of kindness; Cambridge artist spreads joy by hiding art for anyone to find

6 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

Steve Delahunty isn't the same person he used to be. Significant health scares can have that effect. Admittedly very serious before, an aneurysm and two strokes changed his perspective. As he continues to recover, he now finds happiness in the little things in life, like his art. And he wants to share his passion with the community. If you see him on his daily walks through Preston, there's a good chance he's hiding pieces of his work in various spots around the community.
How a search for an estranged relative turned into supporting wildfire evacuees

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

Cambridge resident Barbara Harrington's effort to help children evacuated from a northern Ontario community ravaged by recent wildfires dates back to a three-year old Facebook message. It started as an attempt to help a relative reconnect with his estranged father. Having sent out messages to anyone bearing the same name, Harrington said it wasn't until recently that someone answered. It was the wife of the man she was looking for.
Hot rods to highlight Hespeler Legion car show on Saturday

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

Engines will be revving in the Hespeler Legion parking lot on Saturday. The legion's annual car show returns in hopes of connecting the community and supporting a good cause. Ian Leggett, a legion member, is a muscle car enthusiast and will have his 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440 6-Pack on display. "It's one of my favourites," Leggett said. "Obviously, they're not as fast as some of the new cars today with the high technology but these were the fastest in their day. I like the old cars, always have.
Volunteers forced to clean up after repeated break-ins to Cambridge's Ferguson Cottage

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

Frustration and safety concerns are growing among Galt Horticultural Society volunteers following repeated break-ins to their shed at Ferguson Cottage. Norm Warren, who sits on the society's gardening committee at the heritage building headquarters, could be seen installing a new deadbolt lock on the shed doors on Wednesday morning after another incident at the Grand Avenue property Tuesday night. "I came down and changed the lock yesterday and they broke that pretty quickly," Warren said.

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Articles

What should you do if you come across a turtle in Cambridge? It depends

Hespeler Legion car show helps support Cambridge veterans (15 photos)

Hespeler Legion car show helps support Cambridge veterans (15 photos)

'Godfather of the Grill' set to make a stop in Cambridge

GALLERY: Pride takes over Main Street during annual street party

ICYMI: Repeated break-ins to Cambridge's Ferguson Cottage shed frustrate volunteers

'Amazing act of kindness; Cambridge artist spreads joy by hiding art for anyone to find

How a search for an estranged relative turned into supporting wildfire evacuees

Hot rods to highlight Hespeler Legion car show on Saturday

Volunteers forced to clean up after repeated break-ins to Cambridge's Ferguson Cottage

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