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Cambridge, region called out for 'censorious' bylaws in new report

2 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Doug Coxson

A Calgary-based organization made up of lawyers dedicated to defending constitutional rights and freedoms has called out the City of Cambridge and the Region of Waterloo in a report detailing municipal bylaws they say threaten free speech.
'Independent community partner' recommended to manage region's arts fund

3 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Doug Coxson

A third-party review of the region's beleaguered Arts Fund recommends seeking an independent community partner to manage the program on a three-year contract. KPMG was hired last year to review the Arts Fund after the Region of Waterloo paused all financial and administrative support for the program in the wake of "incidents of harassment of regional staff" and criticism of how the fund was administrated.
Oilers forward Zach Hyman speaks for first time since injury: 'You're heartbroken'

3 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Joshua Clipperton

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman knew something wasn't right. The Edmonton Oilers winger had just released the puck crossing his blue line in Game 4 of the Western Conference final when Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment caught him with a glancing blow in the neutral zone. Hyman dropped his stick and immediately skated off, favouring his right arm before heading straight to the locker room.
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

3 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Chuck Chiang

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries. Baseload capacity refers to constant and stable power sources, with Energy Minister Adrian Dix announcing BC Hydro's request for expression of interest from companies to provide geothermal or hydroelectric projects to expand long-term power capacity and meet peak demand.
Grand River Transit plans pull back on service expansions amid ridership slump

3 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Doug Coxson

Grand River Transit wants to scale back planned service expansions after a sudden drop in the number of post-secondary international students resulted in a significant decline in ridership during the first quarter of 2025.
Man credits police for helping his family connect to housing supports

5 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Keegan Kozolanka

After months of struggling with a precarious housing situation that forced him to move his family into a motel, a 56-year-old man is crediting the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) for connecting him with the housing services his family needs. In March, CambridgeToday spoke with Sevag — who only provided a first name out of concern for his children’s privacy — about his struggle to access housing supports from the Region of Waterloo.
‘Major new ports’: Carney tees up meeting with premiers in Saskatoon

5 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Palak Mangat

Editor's note: This article originally appeared on Parliament Today, a Village Media newsletter devoted exclusively to covering federal politics. Prime Minister Mark Carney teased that Canada will see “major new ports” built under his watch, but added those decisions will be guided “first and foremost” by talks between Ottawa and the premiers.
'Ridiculous:' regional tourism signs remain up 8 years after Cambridge outlet mall's closure

6 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Doug Coxson

Eight years after the Southworks outlet mall was shuttered, at least half a dozen of the blue-and-white signs that once pointed people to the Grand Avenue shopping district remain posted around the city. Instead of Southworks Antiques, however, anyone following the directional arrows that accompany the signs end up at the Gaslight District. Other signs for Southworks still exist on Hespeler Road where they make more sense.
ICYMI: Collective Arts to open new brewery and taproom in the Gaslight District

6 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Keegan Kozolanka

This article was previously published on CambridgeToday. A Hamilton-based craft beer brand is poised to be the latest addition to the Gaslight District as it takes over and integrates with a current brewery and tavern on site. In a social media post, Collective Arts announced it will be opening a brewery and taproom at the Gaslight District in Downtown Galt at 74 Grand Ave., which currently houses Foundry Brewing.
Chilly day doesn't stop the fun at the Kin Carnival (11 photos)

6 days ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Keegan Kozolanka

1 / 1 Getting some serious air on this ride at the Kin Carnival. Keegan Kozolanka/CambridgeToday Advertisement