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Committee formed to help address issues with Highway 24 south of Cambridge

2 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

It was nearly two years ago North Dumfries resident Curt Martin began voicing his concerns about the excessive speeding and noise along the stretch of Highway 24 between Footbridge Road and McQueen Shaver Boulevard south of Cambridge. Finally, it appears Martin's voice is being heard as the Township of North Dumfries decided at a council meeting earlier this month to form an ad hoc committee to help look into the issues.
Local author's latest book highlights Cambridge theatre's 90-year history

3 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

Peter Hunton calls himself a "compulsive writer." And like most writers, he's always on the lookout for the next story to tell. As a member of the Cambridge Community Players theatre on Water Street, it turned out he didn't have to look far. It was while meeting with playwright Buddy Brennan and actor Steve Robinson during the COVID-19 pandemic the idea was brought forward to highlight the theatre's lengthy and storied history.
ICYMI: Here's what to do if you come across a nesting turtle in Cambridge

6 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

This article appeared previously on CambridgeToday. 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.
Region will consider how to fill vacant council seat next week

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Doug Coxson

Regional council will decide next week how to fill the council seat left vacant by the recent death of Kari Williams. The Kitchener councillor died in April following a multi-year battle with cancer. Next week staff will recommend the region declare the council seat vacant in accordance with the Municipal Act and will ask council to initiate one of a number of options to fill the vacant seat.
City proposing to relocate old-stone tower from Forbes Estate

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Doug Coxson

The city wants to move ahead with a three-year-old plan to save an old stone tower on the Forbes Estate by relocating it to use as an observation deck in Jacob's Landing park. The 150-year-old structure is part of the Forbes Estate at 155 Guelph Ave. where a Fusion Homes subdivision is under construction.
Roundabout safety enhancements will cost region $1.1 million

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Doug Coxson

A pilot project designed to improve pedestrian safety at the Franklin Boulevard and Bishop Street North roundabout this summer is one of three that is over budget for 2025 and will cost the region $1.1 million to implement. Regional council will be asked next week to approve an amendment to the region's 10-year capital program by advancing the projects to this year's budget despite higher costs staff attribute to maintaining traffic flow while work proceeds.
No permits, no evictions: tribunal sides with Preston tenants

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Keegan Kozolanka

A tribunal has ruled that residents of a Preston apartment building facing eviction due to renovations can remain, citing a lack of evidence showing evictions were necessary for the work to proceed. The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) denied 10 eviction orders at 94 Beck St. in Preston. The decision, dated April 22, 2025, stated the landlord had not established evidence — such as permits — demonstrating the need for residents to vacate their units while renovations take place.
Cambridge councillor dons original Captain Canuck costume in honour of comic's creator

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

Ward 7 councillor Scott Hamilton was able to live a childhood dream by becoming a superhero earlier this month. And the story behind how it happened resembled something straight out of a comic book. Hamilton's ties to Captain Canuck, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, dates back to a run-in with creator Richard Comely and a fundraiser put on in support of the United Way Waterloo Region.
Cambridge council endorses annexation plan for lands in North Dumfries

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Keegan Kozolanka

The City of Cambridge has taken the next steps to expanding its boundary by annexing three parcels of land it borders with the Township of North Dumfries. At its Tuesday evening meeting, council endorsed a restructuring proposal for a boundary adjustment with the neighbouring township that will be forwarded to the Region of Waterloo and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval.
Vendors push back as Cambridge delays tougher fireworks restrictions

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Keegan Kozolanka

Any changes to Cambridge’s fireworks bylaw will come at a later date. A staff recommendation to ban the sale of fireworks in the city starting in 2026, reduce the number of hours fireworks can be set off, and increase the fines to $1,000 for violating city rules around fireworks was deferred by council at its Tuesday evening meeting until after the noise bylaw is considered later this summer.