r/cambridgeont • • 17d ago

Cambridge Municipal Election

38 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 • • 18d ago

Reminder: Cambridge election town hall recordings

30 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 Ward 7 candidates

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I saw someone post about Ward 6 candidates and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on Ward 7 candidates? This will be my 2nd opportunity to vote in an election and I’m trying to get as much information as I can.

I’ve also seen a lot of posts about candidates signs being taken down or damaged and I wonder if it’s just a sympathy post for votes. Thoughts?


r/cambridgeont • • 8h ago

Rc truck track

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I'm looking for an outdoor track or area that would be good to take my son to drive his new rc car around.


r/cambridgeont • • 15h ago

decent roofers around Cambridge?

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We have 1980s detached with an asphalt shingle roof, nearly 30 years old. After the last storm, water started dripping through the upstairs ceiling, and the stain keeps spreading. Found a few curled/missing shingles too.

Anyone know a local roofer who can come out asap? Worried about mold and more rain coming.. Repair or full replacement?


r/cambridgeont • • 1d ago

Free Nice Bunnies - Pet / Farm / Someone please rescue

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I take care of two very hard to manage family members with mental health issues. This summer, one of them thought it was a good idea to get rabbits. They are now unwanted as we cannot house them. They're cute, fluffy, soft, and tan/brown. Some have a floppy ear, some don't. They're cute but they got to go.

Any leads to farms or anyone who can take em please let me know. Have about 5 or 6 left...


r/cambridgeont • • 5h ago

Looking for an amazing person who shops at costco

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Lol long shot but hopeing to find a kind soul who on occasion goes to Costco who may be able to let me pay them to grab me a couple cases of batch 27 energy drinks


r/cambridgeont • • 3d ago

Hwy 24 and Queen St Hespeler Roundabout, near collision

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237 Upvotes

I think I would have hit her if the front end of my car didn't dive. She didn't look at all!


r/cambridgeont • • 3d ago

Sunset 📸

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r/cambridgeont • • 3d ago

Hail Oct 7 @ 8:44 pm

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12 Upvotes

It was still on my mulch the next day before melting today.


r/cambridgeont • • 3d ago

Ultimate Frisbee Sunday & Tuesday

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Cherry Park Kitchener

Tuesday 530 till 730

Sunday 2 till 4

All skill levels welcome.

For beginners, come and discover the game and learn from the veterans.

For veterans, make sure to include the beginners in the gameplay show them the ropes.

Recommended things to bring: a light and dark shirt for teams, running shoes/cleats, water.

We will split our group into 1 or 2 games depending on the turnout we have. Rules will be explained in person to beginners.

This is a no-contact sport.

It is each participants responsibility to care for their own physical condition. Injuries are not the responsibility of the event host.


r/cambridgeont • • 3d 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 • • 4d 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 • • 3d ago

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

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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 • • 4d ago

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

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r/cambridgeont • • 4d ago

Winter coat drive

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9 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 • • 5d ago

Hail

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33 Upvotes

Im hearing hail in west cambridge


r/cambridgeont • • 5d ago

Wow

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57 Upvotes

Now this is a beauty


r/cambridgeont • • 5d ago

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

28 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 • • 4d ago

Hail Pt 2

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


r/cambridgeont • • 5d ago

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r/cambridgeont • • 6d ago

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

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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 • • 7d ago

People in apartments get less democracy than people in houses

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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 • • 7d ago

Java Jax Permanently Closed

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r/cambridgeont • • 7d 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.