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Education minister sends families 'alarming' letter warning of possible child-care fee increases next year

1 day ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Sneh Duggal

Parents and advocates say they are "quite concerned" after Ontario's education minister issued a letter to families on Tuesday warning of a possible rise in child-care fees next spring while calling on the federal government to commit more funding for the $10-a-day program. Ontario's current $10-a-day child-care agreement with the federal government ends on March 31, 2026.
Contractor who used 'bird bangers' to scare geese in Riverside Park to stop immediately

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Doug Coxson

A city contractor who was using "bird bangers" to scare nesting geese in Riverside Park has been asked to discontinue the practice immediately after several complaints alerted staff to the issue. Nancy Robertson said she's been hearing gunshot-like noises echoing across the river from her Eagle Street apartment since late last month.
Kinbridge taking the lead on successful newcomer pilot program

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Keegan Kozolanka

A collaboration between the city and a community association on a program to support newcomers, refugees and temporary residents has exceeded expectations. "After a successful five-year pilot, the Cambridge Newcomer Outreach Program (CNOP) will transition from a city-led initiative to full management under Kinbridge Community Association. CNOP offers support and hosts year-round events for newcomer permanent residents, refugees and Ukrainian temporary residents.
ICYMI: Cambridge officials keep watch on birds nesting at soccer complex

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Doug Coxson

This article was previously published on CambridgeToday. City staff say they're closely monitoring an osprey nest perched on top of one of the field lights at the Cambridge Soccer Complex. There are no plans to remove the tangle of sticks and cloth resting on top of the lights and wires, and there are no heat concerns since these lights are LED, the city says.
ICYMI: Cancer diagnosis leads Cambridge woman to pursue her passion for pets

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

This article was previously published on CambridgeToday. When Hespeler resident Liz McMahon received a shocking cancer diagnosis in November, her dogs Porter and Stout never left her side. It's a type of unconditional love and support McMahon believes everyone should have the opportunity to feel. The whole ordeal also provided perspective, inspiration and a deep desire to help make ownership more affordable. So, she put her dreams into action and created the Play it Again Pet Shop.
Affordable housing site doubles as skills training hub in Cambridge

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

The work being done inside Now Housing on Laurel Street in Cambridge isn't just creating affordable housing. It's also providing a pathway for the people building it. Through a partnership with Blue Branch, a company that focuses on solving labour challenges, the modular home construction business has been giving opportunities to underrepresented communities to obtain critical employment skills.
Cambridge celebrates Easter with helicopter egg drop

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Matt Betts

1 / 1 The City of Cambridge held its Easter egg drop on Saturday at the Fountain Street Soccer Complex.Matt Betts/CambridgeToday Advertisement
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Valerie Bradford, Liberal, Kitchener South-Hespeler

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Doug Coxson

Valerie Bradford admits her first term as MP for Kitchener South-Hespeler came with a steep learning curve. Elected to the role in September 2021 in what turned out to be a tight race, the former economic development professional for the City of Kitchener was thrust into her new role amid the turmoil of a post-COVID world. Just a few months after moving to Ottawa, the rookie MP witnessed the Freedom Convoy protest shut down Parliament Hill. Then came Russia's attack on Ukraine.
ICYMI: Cambridge woman turns farm into a haven for rescued chickens

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Keegan Kozolanka

This article was previously published on CambridgeToday. The operator of a local chicken sanctuary doesn’t see the birds merely as sources of meat and eggs. She sees them as wonderful animals—each with a distinct personality—deserving of a full life. Not far outside of Cambridge is The Browns’ Microsanctuary, a farm focused on rescuing chickens that operator Temara Brown says are often overlooked and highly abused.
Trump tariffs, economy focus of Liberal, Conservative campaigns

1 week ago | cambridgetoday.ca | Anja Karadeglija

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump and his punishing tariffs got top billing in the federal election again Friday, as the third week of campaigning drew toward a close. Liberal Leader Mark Carney left the campaign trail for the third time to return to Ottawa for a meeting with his cabinet committee on Canada-U. S. relations following a week of Trump-inflicted global economic turmoil.