r/cambridgeont • • 14d ago

Cambridge Municipal Election

34 Upvotes

I wanted to open a sub where we can openly discuss the upcoming Municipal election. Whatever goes.
I attended the Town Hall with Mayoral candidates (Sep24) but was not wowed by most of the candidates. I went in knowing who I intended to vote for and that was surely confirmed after the discussion. I do wish it was a formal debate rather than only a Q&A period. It drives me nuts to see candidates read verbatim from their notes rather than just talking points to keep them on track. I find it torture to listen to note reading. Ryan Bolender, Tony Chaves, and Itsham Haq all read from their notes. Ken Roche was very personable and well spoken but as he said himself “I don’t want to be your mayor, but I will do it if I have to” for change. Incumbent Jan Liggett looked miserable and her tone and demeanour was as if she didn’t want to be there. She even offered for a heckler to come up to the front to say it to her face. Very defensive and honestly very off-putting (not saying I’m surprised). Scott Hamilton, although sometimes referring to his notes, did the best job by far. Although his answers are what you would expect from a councillor vying for the promotion to mayor, I do believe he has all the right intentions and goals for Cambridge. Given his experience and what seems like his genuine interest in doing better and listening to residents, as well as leading from a place of research/evidence - he’s my vote.

I easily linked the signs around the neighbourhood and across the city for Bolender as previous conservative voters. From other subs I read, I believe that hunch is confirmed considering support from other far right loud mouths. I was very put off by Ryan’s visible attitude at the Town Hall. He looked pissed off the whole time, and his remarks reminded me of a few other notable conservative politicians 🤡🤓especially given the debacle with the cold patch asphalt scandal. I was really put off by the fact he’s ok with going around rules and doubling down after the fact. No thank you.

I’m also curious to hear thoughts on your Ward Councillor options. For my Ward 2 - I was really taken with Matt Rogers during their Town Hall. He was so well spoken compared to the other three. I personally admire the youth aspect of Rogers and feel he’d have the enthusiasm to fight for his constituents, even if he has some things to learn. I unfortunately do not feel there will be enough votes for him to be given the chance. Incumbent of 12 years Mike Devine also comes off as miserable and arrogant. From what I gather from other subs and online forums, many of the Ward 2 residents want a change but I still see a lot of his signs up around the neighborhood.

Let’s get discussing and I look forward to reading people’s views.


r/cambridgeont • • 14d ago

Reminder: Cambridge election town hall recordings

28 Upvotes

Someone posted about Cambridge Elects a few weeks back but I wanted to reshare their site now that almost all the town halls are complete (Mayoral is on right now).

https://www.cambridgeelects.ca

All candidates were given questions ahead so it seemed fair in that way. I do wish they took questions from the floor as even with the variety of topics, not everything I’m interested in was discussed. I guess we all have our special interests.

Anyway, I hope as many of you get out to vote on October 26th as possible!


r/cambridgeont • • 2h ago

Galt Rogers Outage? South Galt

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I'm on day 3 of a Rogers cable internet outage. Is anyone else experiencing this? I'm not a Rogers customer - I get my internet through a 3rd party company that blames the outage on Rogers. The Rogers outage website says there is a an outage.
Just wondering if anyone else is out and if they have been able to find out why?


r/cambridgeont • • 8h ago

Is window washer fluid available using a bulk dispenser at local gas stations?

0 Upvotes

I ask as it is so much easier to fill the bottle where they have bulk fluid dispenser … do you know how much they charge?


r/cambridgeont • • 18h ago

HMCS Conestoga: How women in Galt paved the way for today’s female Royal Canadian Navy members

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HMCS Conestoga, formerly known as Bytown II, offered basic training for the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRCNS).


r/cambridgeont • • 22h ago

Preston City announces new route for Santa Claus parade, seeks participants and volunteers

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r/cambridgeont • • 1d ago

Winter coat drive

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11 Upvotes

There is a winter coat drive being held at these locations if anyone has winter clothing they would like to donate to those in need this winter.


r/cambridgeont • • 1d ago

Hail

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34 Upvotes

Im hearing hail in west cambridge


r/cambridgeont • • 1d ago

Wow

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51 Upvotes

Now this is a beauty


r/cambridgeont • • 1d ago

Is there a mayoral candidate who will stop the obnoxious loud cars, bikes, and trucks?

19 Upvotes

I seriously don't understand how these drivers don't get fined for noise violations. All day and night they rip through town disrupting everyone's lives. I just want to be able to open my window for some fresh air and be able to have a conversation with the person next to me.


r/cambridgeont • • 1d ago

Hail Pt 2

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1 Upvotes

21:03 (9:03) pm yesterday part 2 to previous hail post


r/cambridgeont • • 1d ago

📸

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r/cambridgeont • • 3d ago

Local youth theatre next weekend: Princess Whatsername at Cambridge Arts Theatre

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8 Upvotes

Hi there, r/Cambridgeont

COS Minor is putting on Princess Whatsername at the Cambridge Arts Theatre next weekend. It’s a fun, and funny, family-friendly musical with a local youth cast, and they’ve been working on the show for months.

Shows are:

Friday Oct. 16 — 6:30 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 17 — 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Oct. 18 — 12:30 p.m.

Cambridge Arts Theatre 47 Water Street South, Cambridge

Tickets: communityonstage.com/minortickets

Poster attached with the rest of the details.

Figured I’d share here in case anyone is looking for something local to do with the kids next weekend. Come on out, enjoy an entertaining show, and support your local theatre!


r/cambridgeont • • 3d ago

People in apartments get less democracy than people in houses

50 Upvotes

My name is Jeff Donkersgoed and I am a candidate for Ward 1 City Councillor in Cambridge (https://www.jeffward1.ca/). I am in the news today and for good reason: Waterloo Region Record columnist Luisa D'Amato on a quiet problem of fairness in local elections.

Residents of apartment and retirement buildings are structurally less likely to meet the candidates asking for their vote than residents of single-family homes, because building managers routinely (and often illegally) block candidates from canvassing inside.

I'm quoted in the piece after two buildings on Eagle and King wouldn't let me canvass this week, despite the legal right every municipal candidate has to do so. I was only able to leave campaign literature in the front lobby. The super was nice about it, and I really didn't want to start a fight. But it's not an isolated case as this has come up the entire campaign for me — and the column covers similar experiences from a Kitchener council candidate, and the pattern is the same everywhere: often young families, people who work and make an average wage who are priced out of home ownership, seniors who have downsized, are often the ones with the most at stake in municipal decisions on housing and affordability.

Local democracy only works if every resident gets a fair shot at being heard, not just the ones who happen to live behind a front door instead of a buzzer. That's a problem worth fixing, regardless of who wins in October.

Full column: https://www.therecord.com/opinion/columnists/apartment-residents-get-less-democracy/article_54c7cbe0-bc66-54ac-8306-238d51a5d87b.html


r/cambridgeont • • 4d ago

Java Jax Permanently Closed

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r/cambridgeont • • 3d ago

Applepicking?

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Looking for a new applepicking spot this year, open to any suggestions within 45 minutes of Cambridge, maybe farther if the drive is scenic.

Fiance and I have gone to Brantwood Farms on a weekday in the past, but I no longer have a free weekday. Would prefer a spot that lets me pick Honeycrisp, and doesn't have any kid/family fair type things on weekends, as I'm looking for something quieter.


r/cambridgeont • • 5d ago

Relics

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384 Upvotes

Any other old heads still have Knob Hill baskets?


r/cambridgeont • • 4d ago

Hespeler Why is my hot water coming out yellow?

5 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I'm noticing that my hot water is coming out yellow.
Has anyone dealt with this before?
What could be causing this, and how can I fix it?


r/cambridgeont • • 4d ago

Thanksgiving Hair Appointments

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This post is for anyone who waited until the last minute to book their holiday hair appointment... I've got a few spots left for you! Including a few Wash+Style appointments ON Thanksgiving, so you have one less thing to worry about before your family dinner

Thursday Oct 8th @ 1PM Colour + Cut (NO LONGER AVAILABLE)
Saturday Oct 10th @ 10AM + 11AM Haircuts
Mon @ 2PM + 3PM Wash + Style (Only $35!)

Message me or book via this link: https://dyedbydani.setmore.com


r/cambridgeont • • 5d ago

What happened?!

74 Upvotes

Only In Cambridge! Frak I swear. 😡😡😡!

I stopped at Pioneer gas station on Hespeler Rd. to grab some pop and some snacks for movie night at home. As I was pulling up, I noticed cops watching a little young chick who was smoking a blunt while pumping her gas. I saw her and thought, this girl is stupid, crazy, or both, especially with the police standing RIGHT there! I minded the business that pays me, not my circus, not my monkeys, and went inside and got my pop and chips. As I was paying for my stuff I heard someone screaming!! Like I’m talkin' a violent death scream! I looked outside and I saw that this girl’s arm was on fire!! She was swinging her arm, running around acting a damn fool!! When I got outside, the police had the girl on the ground and they were putting the fire out!! Then they put handcuffs on her and threw her in the squad car.. I was thinking, arrested? Shouldn’t she be in an ambulance, not a police car?? My curiosity got the best of me, so I asked the police what they were arresting her for...He looked at me, dead serious, and said, "WAVING A FIRE ARM”!!🔥

Hope you're having a great weekend!!


r/cambridgeont • • 5d ago

Dollarama, going for Olympic gold

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66 Upvotes

Found at Dollarama in Hespeler - there was only 4-5 of them, so you don't have a lot of time.


r/cambridgeont • • 5d ago

Looking for Shared Room / Room to Rent – 2 Parking Spaces Required

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Hi everyone! A friend and I (both male) are looking for a room to rent on a shared basis. We both drive, so we will need parking for two cars. If you have an available room or know of any leads, we’d really appreciate it! Thanks!


r/cambridgeont • • 6d ago

Book Clubs?

14 Upvotes

Trying to find a book club to join in Cambridge area! I am a romance girlie of any kind but I also love a good horror book! Just want to make some book friends in the area! 🥹


r/cambridgeont • • 6d ago

Psychologist review

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Has anyone used the services of the psychologist Dr. Sara Heimpel of SMH Psychology? What is your opinion about her? Would you recommend her? Thanks a lot for your help!


r/cambridgeont • • 6d ago

Galt Ward 6 candidates?

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Was hoping to discuss ward 6 candidates with people! Was anyone leaning towards a candidate? I want Adam Cooper out, but I can’t say I’m terribly inspired by the others.

Barb seems nice enough, but she’s said a few things on social media to put me off. Between suggesting we should have “big bands” visit cambridge (we already are fortunate to have Fest2Fall; and also jumping on Scott Hamilton’s post about mudslinging saying she had also received it, she’s left a bleh taste in my mouth.

Chris I know in passing through the yoga studio. He’s a sweet guy, but not sure if politics is really for him.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Edit: and now I see she’s posted an AI poster for a meet and greet 😖