In Cambridge, tourism is an important part of our economic development. The recent decision by Mr. Goodyear’s Conservative government to not participate in this years World Expo in Asia, and to slash millions in tourism funding, is an example of the damaging effect his government is placing on local tourism jobs. Jobs like those seen Read More…
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Oxycontin: Hillbilly Heroin Hits Cambridge
March 10, 2012
The Introduction of a three part story about OxyContin use in Cambridge. Cambridge may have a growing drug problem on the streets, as well as in the pharmacies. When a medical drug is used for a task other than its intended purpose, it can cause a chain reaction of abuse which affects more than just Read More…
60 of 63 Motions for budget cuts by Coun. Ben Tucci Defeated
March 6, 2012
Last night Coun. Ben Tucci came up with over $1.1M in budget cuts, which if adopted would have brought the tax increase to just over 2% down from 3.74%. 60 of his 63 motions were defeated. 3 were adopted. Of the over $1.1 million he recommended be cut, only $25,000 or so was cut. Here Read More…
Landlords and Water Billing
February 9, 2012
This article is posted for KAYLA ANDRADE who has been heading up the landlord coalition against unfair billing. Follow this link to view, print, pass on the petition prepared for Queen’s Park. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B0ALfPSRi49rZjc1YjNkZGUtMmQ4MS00NDcwLTk1NWMtNjA5OWNiNDg0NzA1 Petition is ready for Landlords and Tenants who are protesting that Landlords should NOT be responsible for delinquent water accounts from their Read More…
City of Cambridge not responsible for raw sewage spill
February 1, 2012
According to an article in The Record today, “The city says it did nothing wrong to cause a Dec. 12 sewage backup into six homes and a church in Preston Heights.” Jim King,Cambridge’s chief administrative officer, claims it was “caused by a wadded-up garbage bag someone put down a drain.” http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/663813–cambridge-says-it-s-not-at-fault-for-sewage-spill-into-six-homes
The Sh** Hits the Fan! (and everything else)
December 14, 2011
A number of residents in Cambridge are cleaning up a stinky situation in their basements, after raw sewage backed up into their homes causing thousands of dollars in damage. The sewage began backing up into six homes and a church in the Preston Parkway and Linden Drive area around 4:30 p.m. on Monday. ** TAKE Read More…
Barking Back at the Humane Society
December 4, 2011
We have been contacted by both email and Facebook by other people who have encountered problems with the bereaucracy at the Cambridge Humane Society. No-one has a problem with helping the animals, it’s difficulties residents have encountered with the staff. As was pointed out on another thread, they are a private agency. There is no Read More…
City Considers Purchase of Post Office
December 4, 2011
This has been discussed at closed council meetings for some time now, and is one of the best known secrets in the Cambridge Core. While it is normal procedure for council to discuss property acquisition in closed meetings, the purpose seems lost when it’s common knowledge and subject to rumours and speculation. One of the most historic buildings Read More…
Cambridge Writer takes the plunge (Book signing today)
December 3, 2011
Deron will be doing a book signing today at Coffee Culture on Main St. All proceeds from book sales today will be donated to the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank. Few artists, particularly in Cambridge, can take the plunge and devote themselves to their art. By the time we reach middle age we are Read More…
Biting Back
November 24, 2011
We were informed last night that the owner of the dogs involved in the attack on Elmwood Ave. are not having the dogs put down, have appealed the Humane Society order and are looking for an alternative placement. The hearing is expected to take place Dec. 21st. Sue Taylor, who lives at the house with her family, Read More…
Limerick Rd. Residents Win One!
November 8, 2011
Limerick Road may finally have its peace. After returning to council for a third time, the decision to have a gate on the road stands. Confusion arose after council agreed to a temporary gate to be installed on the street during a September meeting. However, the definition of “temporary” is what caused the misunderstanding. After Read More…
Region Should Abandon Silly Green Bin Program
October 19, 2011
The headline in today’s RECORD (Oct. 19, 2011) reads Residents slow to embrace costly green bin program http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/611568–residents-slow-to-embrace-costly-green-bins I would prefer the article read: REGION ABANDONS SILLY GREEN BIN PROGRAM The timing of the article is interesting. Nyle Ludolph, founder of the Blue Box program has passed away within the past week. The article points Read More…
Develop Concerns at Dumfries Conservation Area
October 18, 2011
The Cambridge Official plan has some residents excited and concerned. A developing plan was reviewed by the planning services department during a council meeting yesterday. Director of policy planning Elaine Brunn Shaw presented the review and how it will affect the city. She talked about creating complete communities while Read More…
The Citizen: Your Advocate in Cambridge
October 18, 2011
Last night The Citizen took a major step forward when one of our interns, Jake Robinson, sat at the media table during a council meeting. I felt a sense of both pride and accomplishment watching Jake chat with Kevin Swayze from The Record. As a journalism intern, it was important for him, and Jake looked Read More…
Limerick Rd. Update
October 17, 2011
Below is the synopsis of the groundwater report from Limerick Rd. Justin Gaudon has prepared. Justin is a third year Environmental Studies student at U of W with a long list of awards and certificates. We asked to take the 200+ pages of doublespeak and explain it to our readers in plain English. We asked Read More…
Torstar loses $7.9 Million class action lawsuit to freelancers; The Record, The Times and The Reporter all included
October 11, 2011
A reminder. The paperwork for this is due this week. The paperwork is fairly simple but finding your columns on Proquest can be a little tricky. If you have any questions or problems you can contact me. (O) 519-620-2795,(H) 519-650-1721,(C) 519 277-7234 scot@cambridgecitizen.ca (Don’t expect to read about this in the Times) In May a 7.9 Read More…
Main Street Questions
October 8, 2011
Why did the city rebuild just one block of main Street? Do the merchants to the east not deserve the granite curbs, benches and trees? Did the city partner with a developer? If so who selected the changes? Will the remainder of the street be done? Is this another “Mayors Project”? Another shot at marking Read More…
The Record now charging to view articles online
October 1, 2011
This was announced in The Record Sept. 15th but they waited until today to implement it. The timing of this is obviously planned to come into effect everyone will want local news. Efective today, Thursday, Sept. 15, therecord.com is adopting a new website model. Record subscribers will continue to have free access to all website content at Read More…
Limerick Rd. Groundwater Study
September 28, 2011
We received a copies of the Limerick Rd. Groundwater Studies and associated maps etc. I’m not going to have time to get to them until after the election, but if anyone wants to come to the office and see them please contact me. We don’t keep regular hours at the office, so please make prior arrangements. scot@cambridgecitizen.ca. Read More…
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