Like any other Maple Leafs fan I was holding my breath watching them in their first playoff series since 2004. I wasn’t holding onto any unrealistic expectations that 2013 was going to be “their year” to win the Stanley Cup because I was happy with how they were progressing as it was. Making the playoffs [...]
Read our lips… No new taxes!!
June 18, 2013
On May 27, Metrolinx, the provincial agency tasked with improving public transportation in the greater Toronto and Hamilton area, brought forth its grand plan to help raise revenues needed to bring their “Big Move” plan to fruition. Among some of the “revenue generators,” (love that new talking point) put forth, were raising the HST one [...]
The Portuguese Councillor
June 18, 2013
From his humble beginnings as a 13-year-old immigrant from Santa Maria, Azores, to a sergeant in the Waterloo Regional Police force, all the way to Cambridge City Councillor, Frank Monteiro, has never been one to shy away from a challenge. No, in fact shy is not a word you would ever use to describe the [...]
Merrily down the stream
June 18, 2013
They say, “Even a bad day of paddling is better than a good day at work.” “They” are canoeists whose love of being on the water propels them down rivers, through lakes, and over portages to witness and connect with nature from a point of view rarely seen from land. For members of the Ancient [...]
Leader of the pack
June 18, 2013
June 3, 2013 marks an exciting day at the Cambridge Kips Gymnastic Club; Charmaine Dilley will be leaving her current position as General Manager and officially become the Head Coach. “I’m very excited about this position,” Dilley excitedly testifies, “I love the kids & their families, love coaching, love gymnastics, love the Kips Club, and [...]
Burning desire to capture bursts, twinkles and flickers
June 18, 2013
With clear skies and summertime temperatures dominating the long evenings, it is time to focus on those much sought after holiday and event photographs – bonfires, fireworks or a patio lantern lit backyard oasis. The absolute “must have” tool for successful firework shots is a sturdy tripod, don’t leave home without it, hand-helds and monopods simply won’t cut it for [...]
Dunfield Theatre supports downtown businesses
June 18, 2013
Drayton Entertainment’s new Dunfield Theatre had its grand opening in March with the popular play, Mary Poppins, which sold out completely during its last three weeks, Drayton’s executive director Steven Karcher said. Downtown Galt already has a strong infrastructure, with many restaurants and attractions to bring people to it. Dunfield Theatre is now another place [...]
Remains of slain Tim Bosma found in Ayr
June 18, 2013
“It is the saddest of stories that one could imagine,” says Rob Deutschmann, Mayor of the township of North Dumfries, referring to the murder of Tim Bosma, 32, whose body was found on a farm on Roseville Road near Ayr. “We hope that through the support of family and friends, his daughter and wife can [...]
A Breath of Fresh Air for Kayla
May 2, 2013
On April 28, River’s End Bar and The Cambridge Citizen sponsored a fundraiser for Kayla Baker. Local musical acts Jacqueline Tucci, Mary 5e, The Lambs and Heavy Lights. donated their time, and merchants contributed items for a silent auction. Over $1500 was raised to help the family with expenses. If you missed the fundraiser it’s [...]
I have the worst job in the world
May 2, 2013
My job sucks. I have the worst job in the world for 2013, at least according to a recent article in The Toronto Star. They reported that, according to a study of 200 jobs by CareerCast.com, “reporting has been ranked as the worst job of 2013 because of low pay, high stress and instability.” “Ever-shrinking [...]
Cambridge, the new Cinderella not so fairy tale
May 2, 2013
Surprise, surprise, once again the city of Cambridge gets the proverbial shaft when it comes to dealing with the region. We in Cambridge have always felt that the region loved dumping on us. But if plans go ahead for the proposed biosolids plant in our city, than wouldn’t that just be the icing on the [...]
A stitch in time tells a story
May 2, 2013
A quilt lies on a table ready to relinquish its mystery; its story; its history. A quilt-sleuth, Helen Martin carefully studies the fabrics, patterns, and colours used for the artistry. The thread used for each intricate stitch will tell if she has found the treasure she is searching for. With a careful snip, she inspects [...]
Rockin with your camera!
May 2, 2013
So you have decided you want to rock with your camera and specialize in concert photography. If you are as passionate about music as you are photography this would be a perfect fit with the potential of creating a dream job. With that said a seasoned concert photographer knows the importance of capturing that moment [...]
Following up with Kayla Baker
May 2, 2013
Just last month, 14-year-old Kayla Baker was in a dire situation. Suffering from pulmonary fibrosis – a chronic disease that causes stiffening in the lungs – she was in desperate need of a double-lung transplant, with only 19 per cent of her lungs functioning. She had just been put on life-support at the start of [...]
Kidney Foundations First Annual Champagne Disco Night
May 2, 2013
For Cedric Thorne, a veteran disc jockey, raising awareness about Kidney disease is a topic very close to his heart. After losing his mother Norma to the disease, and watching the pains and challenges she faced throughout her ten year battle, he wanted to find a way to pay tribute to her while at the [...]
The line is being drawn in the sand for Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies
April 30, 2013
After much criticism, especially in recent months, it looks as if things will be changing for Ontario’s child protection agencies. With Bill 42 passing second reading on April 11, 2013 (a bill to allow the Ombudsman the powers to investigate the Children’s Aid), a new funding formula being implemented by the province, scathing reports of [...]
Genie in a bottle
April 25, 2013
I was caught shoplifting when I was fifteen. Look back thirty years later I think it was a good thing. It was one of those little jolts that life sends to wake you up. My friends were fond of bragging about their latest freebies taken from the shelves of the local K-Mart; Iron Maiden cassettes, [...]
“Spring into spring” entertains by storytelling
April 25, 2013
To help welcome the spring season, the Licorice Allsorts played classical music and recited poetry at the Spring to Spring concert at the Cambridge Library on March 17. People of all ages were treated to classical music such as Camberwell Green by Felix Mendelssohn and The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi, and several poems about [...]
Be-Bop-A-Lula! And I don’t mean maybe!
April 25, 2013
The region now has access to a 2-hour Rockabilly Radio Station, and who better to host it than the Tri Cities most popular and beloved Rockabillies; Jennie Rage and Rockin’ Ramzi. Starting Friday, March-08-13, Jennie and Ramzi will be hosting The Rockabilly Room, a weekly 2-hour Rockabilly radio show on CKMS 100.3 Sound FM Radio [...]
Overcoming addictions and preparing for the struggles of life
April 25, 2013
There are many stories of addiction that we hear every day, but few that have happy endings. This particular story is of a young man whose life of addiction began at the young age of 13-years-old, and one that spiraled out of control within a few short years. Today, this same young man from [...]
Could anyone hit Wayne Gretzky?
April 25, 2013
Wayne Gretzky was only great because no one was allowed to hit him…apparently. The greatest player to ever lace up a pair of skates has always had the odd critic. However, despite being in a day and age of having access to information at our fingertips and the click of a button making an encyclopedia [...]
Tim Brent comes back home
April 24, 2013
“I love the game, a lot of people say that and I have a hard time even imagining not playing.” Tim Brent has played for a variety of teams, but he never forgot where it all started out. During the lockout Carolina Hurricanes Forward Tim Brent came back to help out the local Junior B [...]
A story of young courage
April 24, 2013
The Cambridge Citizen has been a strong supporter of organ donation. Last year we told you about Candice Coghlin, a local resident who received a life- saving kidney transplant from her mother Kim, and went on to become the Fund Development Officer for Western Ontario for The Kidney Foundation of Canada. In October we sponsored the Cambridge Zombiewalk to [...]
How to: Create sacred space
April 24, 2013
Sacred space gives you a location where you can focus your spiritual awareness and feel safe to explore your spirituality. When you build Sacred Space its all about intention, you can use your living room, a large closet, your garden and even find a nice secluded spot on a walking/hiking trail or park. Permanent Sacred [...]
A rich family history told in farming
April 24, 2013
Eleven miles east of here stands a farm – family owned and operated for nearly 125 years. Through World Wars, the Great Depression, fires, and family losses, the 100 acres still stands firm, as does Kenneth Hood, one of the four generations who made a living and raised a family on its soil. “I can’t [...]
It’s Your Health- My Hot Yoga
April 24, 2013
Having opened Nature’s Vibe next to Moksha Yoga – a hot yoga studio – I thought it would be appropriate to learn the health benefits of such a practice. Every day I watch busy people enter 20 Ainslie Street North and come out looking obviously hot, but also happy and at peace. Moksha’s friendliness and [...]
The Occupy Movement- Community Groups
April 24, 2013
One of the manifestations of the Occupy movement has been networking with a variety of community groups – groups of people working together for positive changes in their community. Today’s focus is on some local bartering groups of Waterloo Region. Citizens from a variety of backgrounds, whether supportive of the Occupy movement or not, have [...]
The meaning of the music
April 24, 2013
Jill Summerhayes, ambassador of the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, wants to teach people about music. Because the orchestra’s concerts are pay-as-you-can, she hopes people will bring their children along, so they can learn that some of their favourite rock songs originated from classical music. “When children hear this, it peaks their interest,” said Summerhayes. “One of [...]
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