City of Cambridge

Halloween week is almost here! 🎃 Whether you're interested in arts programming, camps, music, swimming, skating, youth activities or family-friendly events, the City has something for all ages to enjoy. Browse upcoming programs and make the most of Halloween in Cambridge: cambridge.ca/halloween 👻

Cambridge City Clerk & Returning Officer, Jennifer Shaw, has released the unofficial results for the 2026 Municipal & School Board Election. Visit cambridge.ca/news for more details.

Election results are currently being compiled as polling locations continue to report in. Our team is working as quickly as possible to verify and post unofficial results at results.cambridge.ca Thank you for your patience while ballots are counted. 🫶

The polls are now closed. 🗳️ Thank you to all residents who took part in the 2026 Municipal Election and helped shape the future of our community. Results will be posted at results.cambridge.ca once ballot counting is complete. Follow along here:🔗results.cambridge.ca

Voting online? Don't wait! You must complete voter authentication before accessing your ballot. If it's approaching 7 p.m. and you're still having trouble, consider voting in person to ensure your vote counts. 🗳️

Today, we welcomed Cambridge residents at 24 voting locations across the city and caught up with this voter before they cast their ballot.    Haven't cast your ballot? Polls are open until 8 pm which means there is less than 3 hours left to vote!   Learn more at cambridge.ca/elections

Voting doesn't have to be scary! 🗳️ Cast your ballot online today from anywhere until. Need help? Our Election Hotline is available to assist with online voting, voter information, and more: 📞 519-513-6415. 👻

This is your sign to vote before it's too late! 📢    Polls and online voting close at 8 p.m. Visit cambridge.ca/election for more information about online voting and in-person voting locations.

At-home voting appointments are available until 5pm. Still looking to cast your vote? Curbside voting is an accessible resource that will be available at all voting locations until 8 p.m. 🔗More info at the link in bio.

Find Your Voting Location 📍 Not sure where to vote? Before you head out, confirm what voting locations are within your ward. You will only be able to vote at locations within your ward. Don’t forget to bring government ID with your name and address with you. Find your ward: cambridge.ca/ward

Heads up #Cambridge! ⚠️ John Dolson pool will be closed for maintenance from Monday, October 26 to Wednesday, October 28. All planned activities have been cancelled and participants are being notified. Were you planning a swim? Visit Cambridge.ca/pools to find another place to take a dive. 🌊

One week to go! 🎃 Bring the family to City Hall on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for trick-or-treat booths, live entertainment, photo opportunities, food trucks and more. The event is free, welcoming and designed for all ages. 🍬

Making voting more accessible. Cambridge's At Home Voting Program helps eligible residents vote from home when mobility, health, or accessibility challenges make voting in person difficult. 📞 519-513-6415 for eligibility details.

Need help voting? We've assisted 700+ residents with online voting, voter info, ward details, and more. Don't wait, cast your ballot today! 📞 519-513-6415 ⏰ Hotline open this weekend, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 🔗 Visit our website for voting information and support: cambridge.ca/election

Election Day is Monday! 🗳️ Vote in person Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Bring your Voter Information Letter or ID with your name and Cambridge address. Need help? Call 519-513-6415. ✅ Find voting locations, voter info, and more at cambridge.ca/election.

We're committed to a fair, transparent & secure election. Candidates & their representatives can observe election processes, including online voting. Results will be compiled & released using standard procedures, with no impact on timing. 🔗Learn more from City Clerk Jennifer Shaw: cambridge.ca/news

Looking for a weekend adventure? 🍂 Discover 12 artist-designed goose sculptures across Cambridge on a self-guided Goose on the Grand tour. 🪿Start your goose hunt at: cambridge.ca/goose Explore at your own pace and share your favourite finds using #FindTheFlock 📸

We're making sure this year's municipal election is accessible to everyone. From accessible ballot marking devices to curbside voting on election day, find the right option for you. Learn more at cambridge.ca/election

Advanced voting has ended, but there’s still time to vote! 🗳️ Advanced voting has ended, but you can still vote! 🗳️ Vote online today or in person on Election Day, Oct. 26. Need help? Call our Online Voting Hotline: 519-513-6415 ✅ More info: 🔗cambridge.ca/election

Show your home is welcoming to all this Halloween! Display a free Treat Accessibly lawn sign and help make trick-or-treating more inclusive for every child. 🍬♿️👻 Learn more: cambridge.ca/news

Do you know what ward you live in? Knowing which ward you live in will help you identify where you can vote in-person. Take a few minutes to check before you head to the polls so you're ready to cast your ballot with confidence. ✅ 🔗Find your ward today: cambridge.ca/wards

Need a ride to vote? 🗳️ On Oct. 26, get to the polls with two free 15-minute rides from Lime Canada on an e-bike or e-scooter. 🛴🚲 Use promo code VOTECAN26 in the Lime app and make your voting plan. Every vote matters! ✅ 🔗 Find voting locations & more: cambridge.ca/election

No voter letter? No problem. 🗳️ Bring ID showing your name and address to vote. Need help with online voting, voter information or election questions? Call our Online Voting Hotline: 519-513-6415. Have your say in shaping Cambridge's future. ✅ Visit cambridge.ca/election for more info!

W.I.T.Y. is BACK and ready to help you vote! 🗳️ Stop by City Hall to use the touchscreen voting station & cast your ballot online. Need help? Our Election Team is here to make voting easy and stress-free. Visit cambridge.ca/election to find voting locations, voter information, & helpful resources.

Need help voting? 🗳️ Call our expanded Election Hotline for help with online voting, voter info and accessible supports. 📞 519-513-6415 🏛️ In-person help available at City Hall during business hours Questions? We’re here to help make voting simple and stress-free. 🔗 Learn more: cambridge.ca/news

Manufacturing & Industrial Business Funding Forum 🚀 📅Oct. 29 | ⏰7:30–9:30 a.m. Explore grants, loans, workforce programs, and business supports. Connect with MEDJCT, BDC, and other industry partners. Register today: https://tinyurl.com/5575bfxn

The countdown is on. Election Day is just one week away! 🗳️ Whether you're voting online or in person, make sure you have the information you need before it's time to cast your ballot. Visit cambridge.ca/election to find voting locations, key dates, voter information, and helpful resources.

The flock has landed! 🪿 Twelve artist-designed geese have popped up across Cambridge as part of Goose on the Grand. Explore the city, discover each unique sculpture, and share your adventure with #FindTheFlock. 📸 Meet the artists and plan your route: cambridge.ca/news

Opening day is tomorrow! 🎉 Join us at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts for the 23rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition. Explore inspiring works by local artists and celebrate our creative community. Opening Reception & Juror's Choice Awards: 1-2:30 p.m. 🎨✨

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 am - 2 pm for a free, family-friendly Halloween event at City Hall & nearby downtown locations. 🎃 Enjoy festive entertainment, interactive activities, photo opportunities, food trucks, department trick-or-treat booths and more. 🍬 More: cambridge.ca/Halloween

As a proud Bee City, we encourage you to “Leave the Leaves” where you can or compost, mulch, or use the Region’s yard waste pick-up. City roadside leaf collection starts November 9. Check your date and rake leaves out the weekend before your scheduled week: cambridge.ca/leafcollection

The 2026 Municipal Election Day is almost here! Don't let a busy schedule or travel plans stop you from having your say. With online voting available until election day, you can plan ahead and vote at a time that works best for you! 🔗 Learn more: cambridge.ca/voting

Applications for the 2027 Community Grants Program are now open! Join a virtual information session to learn more: 📅 Oct. 19 at 12 pm 📅 Nov. 18 at 6:30 pm Apply by Nov. 30 at 4:30 pm 👉 cambridge.ca/grants

If you’ve recently completed construction on a legal Additional Residential Unit with a building permit, you may be eligible for a grant of up to $10,000. 🛠️ See if you qualify: cambridge.ca/aru

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our free Oktoberfest Lunch. We loved seeing so many smiling faces enjoying the food, music, & keg tapping ceremony. Special thanks to the Cambridge Farmers Market, Sobeys & Carl’s Choice Meats for their generous sponsorships.  Until next year, prost! 🍻

Over the coming weeks, we're giving several municipal parking lots a refresh. To complete this work safely, some lots will be temporarily closed at different times. Check our interactive map to see what lots are open & closed https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/8b1e792b34fa495db78b3fe7c6bf5b2d

Ready to play? 🛝 The new playground at Hespeler Optimist Park is now open! With exciting climbing features, slides, swings, and inclusive play opportunities, there's something for every young adventurer. Come check it out! ☀️🌳 Visit cambridge.ca/news for more details!

Last call for advance voting! This Saturday is your final opportunity to cast your ballot in-person before Election Day! 📅 October 17, 2026 📍 Hespeler Memorial Arena 🕙 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Can't make it this weekend? No problem. We'll be ready to welcome you on Election Day, October 26.

Manufacturers, exporters, and industrial businesses: this event is for you! 🚀 Join Economic Development Cambridge for the Manufacturing & Industrial Business Funding Forum on October 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Register today: https://tinyurl.com/5575bfxn

Queen St. West is now open following the completion of the first phase of reconstruction. While much of the work happened below the surface, this phase included upgrades to watermains, sanitary & storm sewers & improvements to the road & sidewalks. A second payer of pavement will be added next year.

It's almost time! Join us tomorrow for a free Oktoberfest lunch beginning at 11:30 am! More details: https://bit.ly/4ijnYEL

Ready for spooky season? 👻 The City has a variety of Halloween-themed programs & activities happening throughout the last week of October, including PD Day camps, youth activities, public swims, public skates & family events. Find a program that's right for you: cambridge.ca/halloween 🎃

Fire prevention starts with everyday actions. During Fire Prevention Week, Cambridge Fire connected with residents to share tips on safe charging, smoke alarms, cooking safety, and more. Together, we can help keep our community safe. 🏠🔥 More info: cambridge.ca/news

Help shape older adult programs in Cambridge! Join one of four focus groups this October and share your ideas for the future. To register: 519-623-1340 ext. 4433 or agefriendly@cambridge.ca. 💬 🔗Learn more at cambridge.ca/OASfeedback

Final call for artists! 📢🖼️ Time is running out to enter the Cambridge Centre for the Arts' Annual Juried Exhibition. Submit up to 2 original artworks for a chance to be featured in one of the community's premier exhibitions. 🎨 Entries close: Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. Apply TODAY: cambridge.ca/gallery

Heading to Oktoberfest at City Hall? 🍂🥨 While you're there, stop by and share your ideas for Cambridge's future. Your feedback will help shape city priorities for years to come. 💬 📍 Cambridge City Hall 📅 Oct. 14 | ⏰11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4x1T6g7

More housing choices. Smarter planning. A stronger Cambridge. We're improving processes, using innovative tools like the Digital Twin, and planning for growth to help create more housing opportunities across our community. 🏡 More info: cambridge.ca/news

Mayor Jan Liggett has written to Minister Flack about the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive, highlighting that about 95% of Cambridge's procurement spending already supports Ontario-based vendors and local economic growth. 🔗Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4hAtMtg

Interested in working with older adults? Join the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Aging workshop on Oct. 23 and gain practical skills to support well-being, build connections, and create positive experiences. ✨ Register by October 14: https://bit.ly/4ybAWsZ

Free Oktoberfest Lunch! Join Mayor & Council on Oct. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Civic Square for free sausage & sauerkraut (while supplies last), some chicken dancing, and support the Cambridge Food Bank with a donation. 🎶🌭💛 🔗More info: cambridge.ca/oktoberfest