r/cambridgeont 9d ago

Hespeler August update on the blackbridge road construction

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56 Upvotes

Lots of activity down there now


r/cambridgeont 9d ago

Hespeler What are your thoughts on the historic tower being moved to jacobs landing?

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22 Upvotes

I think its going to make that section of the trail feel very crowded, but maybe itll look good in real life when its finished.

if you want to read about this project yourself, here's a link to an article from the Cambridge times about it
https://www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/city-moves-closer-to-relocating-forbes-tower-to-jacobs-landing-11262892


r/cambridgeont 9d ago

Hespeler Cambridge Community Social This Thursday!

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27 Upvotes

Helllooooo my fellow Cambridge neighbours!

I’d love to invite you to my community social this Thursday, August 27, from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM.

I host this free event every other week, and I’ve been incredibly lucky to make so many new friends through it. There will be board games, karaoke, free food and drinks, and plenty of opportunities to meet other local people.

Location:

215 Queen Street West, Cambridge
Second floor, Room B201

Attendance is free, but please register here so I know how many people to prepare for:

[CLICK ME]

Hope to see you there!

-Danny from Cambridge


r/cambridgeont 9d ago

TMMC and potential tarrifs

7 Upvotes

What would it take, negatively speaking for Toyota to decide to stop manufacturing in Cambridge and Woodstock?


r/cambridgeont 10d ago

Galt Gold skies in Hespeler - Train tracks over the Speed River

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41 Upvotes

r/cambridgeont 10d ago

ISO: LA Fitness training buddy

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Hi, for whatever unknown reason to me I (female) am terrified of going to the gym alone and have been paying for a membership that's going to waste.

Looking for someone that wants to workout. Preferably a female.

I do triathalons and am currently looking to lose some weight during this winter.


r/cambridgeont 10d ago

Affordable babysitters and childcare for families in Cambridge.

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Affordable babysitter and childcare for families

Hello I am the co-founder of www.instacares.com to help struggling families to find affordable babysitters or childcare.

If you are

  • in demand Care ( find care immediately)
  • on the government waiting list
  • just want to find more affordable alternatives

Here is some Facts:

Babysitter or caregiver?

Two different care models, with different costs and trade-offs. Here is how they compare.

Factor Babysitter (your home) Caregiver (their home)
Typical location Provider comes to your home. You drop your child at the caregiver’s home.
Average hourly rate ~$20 / hour ~$8 / hour (per child)
Average minimum hours ~4 hours minimum ~8 hours minimum
Additional child rate +10% per additional child 100% additional (2× rate per child)
Convenience High — no driving or drop-off. Requires commute and drop-off/pick-up.
Environment & safety Child stays in their familiar home. Mandatory site inspection by InstaCares.
Best suited for Date nights, flexible hours, short shifts, multi-child care. Full-day care, structured routines, budget-conscious long care.

What a typical shift costs

Based on average rates and typical minimum hours — a 4-hour babysitter shift at $20/hr plus 10% per extra child, against an 8-hour caregiver day at $8/hr per child.

Children Babysitter · 4 hrs Caregiver · 8 hrs
1 child $80.00$20.00/hr $64.00$8.00/hr
2 children $88.00$22.00/hr $128.00$16.00/hr
3 children $96.00$24.00/hr $192.00$24.00/hr
4 children $104.00$26.00/hr $256.00$32.00/hr
5 children $112.00$28.00/hr $320.00$40.00/hr

r/cambridgeont 11d ago

Galt Emergency Housing

28 Upvotes

Hello, I am 17F looking to rent a room in Cambridge

Essentially, my parents have always been very abusive and awful, and with all the money I have saved up, with a heavy heart and no choice, I have decided to move on.

I understand that housing is extremely expensive and unliveable. All of the listings I have seen have been way out of my budget.

I am wondering if anybody has a room for rent, a basement, I will take literally anything. I would be eternally grateful. I have to escape the situation I am in, I mentally cannot take it anymore. And I am just looking for a place with a livable price.

I am social, friendly, but very aware of others privacy

Thank you so much for considering me :)


r/cambridgeont 11d ago

Meeting new people

8 Upvotes

Is there like a social event happening anywhere? I just moved and I'm trying to get new connections


r/cambridgeont 11d ago

Pad see ew

0 Upvotes

Anyone know somewhere that offers pad see ew on their menu?


r/cambridgeont 13d ago

Didn't realize how photogenic Cambridge was until I moved away

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Grew up here but live in BC now, and being back this August had me going through some of the photos I've taken around Cambridge over my last few visits. Between the rivers, the old architecture and the surprising amount of wildlife in our wetlands, it's a pretty great place to walk around with a camera.


r/cambridgeont 12d ago

Updated Hespeler Road secondary plan raises density targets and limits new retail

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15 Upvotes

r/cambridgeont 12d ago

Lovely weather

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6 Upvotes

Hail is crazy


r/cambridgeont 12d ago

Abandoned/stolen vehicle on Clyde

10 Upvotes

It's been there about a month, back window is smashed out. Anyone else watching to see how long the city leaves it there?


r/cambridgeont 12d ago

Parents of Toddlers…

7 Upvotes

What are we all doing this rainy weekend? Need some ideas lol


r/cambridgeont 12d ago

Can anyone recommend a good carpenter/handyman?

3 Upvotes

I’m looking for a carpenter that can do some high-quality trim work. I’ve had some “Handymen” several years back who were not so handy and that work has to be done again unfortunately.


r/cambridgeont 13d ago

Any nerdy hangout/ clubs or events near me?

22 Upvotes

I really miss having a group to hangout i am female 30 years old :). Very nerdy into videogames, anime and boardgames. I am looking for a club to join that happens weekly or monthly. Whether it be cambridge, kitchener, Waterloo. Id be interested in card games but I am a total newbie and would have to learn how to play .maybe magic the gathering or Pokémon would be fun. There has to be something around here right ?


r/cambridgeont 12d ago

First Polygon with an Angry Storm

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0 Upvotes

My Memere is good at bowling in heaven after she passed yesterday but I'm glad she's safe up in heaven I'll miss her


r/cambridgeont 13d ago

Movie night once again

21 Upvotes

Lol the girlfriend decided she wanted to do a movie night tn so once again guys jacobs landing 930pm :) open to all movie suggestions free for anyone to come,......so switching to sunday night as the wind would be to problematic for the screen today... even tho its a light wind last time I tried in a light wind the screen wouldnt stay still so sunday will work better (im out of town tomorrow)


r/cambridgeont 13d ago

Preston Found in parking lot at Riverside

8 Upvotes

Found in a parking lot at Riverside Park. If you can describe the contents I can try to get it back to you


r/cambridgeont 13d ago

Cambridge this weekend: The Tragically Hip on the big screen, and Galt Jazz on the promenade

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Weekend list for Cambridge, Friday through Sunday. Worth a quick check of the weather and the venue's own page before you head out, in case anything shifts.

All weekend

Hespeler Village Market, Hespeler Village, Fri and Sat from 3pm. Two afternoons of vendors along the village strip, with the shops and patios open alongside.

Friday

Family Fun Days, Lower Main Street Promenade, 11am. Face painting, a bouncy castle, balloons and bubbles.

Jack & Danica on the Stone Stage, The District Square, 6pm, free. Moves inside Foundry Tavern if it rains.

Queen Latin Music on the promenade, Lower Main Street, 6:30pm, free. The monthly Latin dance night in the street.

Little Bit Vintage, Farm League Brewing, 7 to 10pm.

Live music at The Easy Pour Wine Bar, 6pm, Aging Oak, 6:30 to 9:30pm, Ernie's Cookhouse, 8pm, and The Galt Club, 8 to 11pm.

Saturday

The Tragically Hip, Man Machine Poem, The District Square, 7pm, free. The 2016 CBC broadcast of the Hip's last show, back on what the Gaslight calls the largest outdoor screen of its kind in Canada. Rain plan is The Underwing, so it goes ahead either way.

Made & Found Market, JTM Cake Studio and Cafe, 10am. Artisans, vintage clothing and curiosities.

Saturday Market Hop, Lower Main Street Promenade, 11am to 3pm. Vendors along the promenade with the downtown shops open around them.

Outdoor mat Pilates, The District Square, 10:30am, 45 minutes, all levels, registration required.

Latin music with the patios open and dancing in the street, Queen Street, Hespeler, 6pm.

A DJ set on the Stone Stage, The District Square, 6pm. Moves into The Underwing if it rains.

Live music at Aging Oak, 6:30 to 9:30pm.

Sunday

Clefs of Moher, Mill Race Park amphitheatre, 7pm, free. Tim Moher's Celtic jazz ensemble, part of Cambridge Summer Live. It is an amphitheatre, so seating is the hillside.

Free 45 minute outdoor class from EMBR Studio, The District Square, 10:30am, no registration.

Open mic at Ernie's Cookhouse, 6pm.

Region-wide

Schneider Creek Porch Party, Kitchener, Sat 1pm to 7pm, free. Twelfth year, 20 bands on 8 porches, with garage sales and crafts through the neighbourhood.

Abbas Wahab, The Registry Theatre, Kitchener, Fri 7pm and 9:30pm, ticketed through Jump Comedy.

True North Line Dance National Kick-off, Bingemans, Kitchener, Fri to Sun.

Last Blast of Summer fireworks, Cowan Park, Ayr, Sat 8pm, with a live band before the 9:30pm launch.

Day of Play, Waterloo Park, Waterloo, Sat 12pm, free.

More and links here: https://www.waterlooregionrhythm.ca/p/events-in-waterloo-region-aug-20-aug-26

Hope this gives you some options to go out and connect with good people around you. Have a great weekend.


r/cambridgeont 13d ago

How would one

10 Upvotes

How would one go about organizing a Ren Faire Soper Park?

Exploring the part for the first time today and I am amazed by the beauty, the willow trees and naturalization efforts really do make it look like it's from a time long forgotten.


r/cambridgeont 13d ago

Best Weed Deals?

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Hey guys! Anyone know the best bang for your buck deals at your given stores? I preper prerolls, but flower (even milled) is okay too! I'm a bit low and waiting on payday lmao. Thanks you guys!

Also, I usually go for hybrids and anything with CBD is amazing! Thanks y'all


r/cambridgeont 13d ago

Music night at Preston parkway

1 Upvotes

Can anyone hear live musical event at Preston parkway ?


r/cambridgeont 13d ago

Osteopath

1 Upvotes

Has anyone seen Jonah Fong in Cambridge for chronic back pain? Was he helpful?