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Joe McGinty

Joe McGinty

Joe McGinty is a multimedia journalist who covers local news in the Cambridge area. He is a graduate of Conestoga College and began his career as a freelance journalist at CambridgeToday before joining full time.

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Recent Work by Joe

Cambridge OPP begin mandatory breathalyzer screening on local highways

Cambridge OPP begin mandatory breathalyzer screening on local highways

Any driver who refuse to give a breathalyzer sample to an OPP officer could face a license suspension, see their vehicle impounded and be charged criminally
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After Cambridge denied them a parking spot, Sanguen worries for city's unhoused population

After Cambridge denied them a parking spot, Sanguen worries for city's unhoused population

Sanguen Health Centre was offering healthcare and other services from a community van parked next to The Bridges, until the city told them no in March
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ICYMI: Cambridge shelter seeking rooms to rent to address space shortage

ICYMI: Cambridge shelter seeking rooms to rent to address space shortage

The region and Cambridge Shelter Corp. are looking for more landlords to offer up units to help people transition from the shelter system to supportive housing
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City property considered 'safe space' for encampments amid current legal battle

City property considered 'safe space' for encampments amid current legal battle

Legal experts say a superior court judge's 2023 decision against the region has cleared the way for public land to be a safe space for encampments
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City of Cambridge rescinds eviction notice for Branchton Road encampment

City of Cambridge rescinds eviction notice for Branchton Road encampment

After trying to evict an encampment near Branchton Road, the city has decided to end its two-month long eviction effort
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Cambridge shelter seeking rooms to rent to address space shortage

Cambridge shelter seeking rooms to rent to address space shortage

The region and Cambridge Shelter Corp. are looking for more landlords to offer up units to help people transition from the shelter system to supportive housing
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Feline fanciers returning to Cambridge for the 45th annual Cambridge cat show

Feline fanciers returning to Cambridge for the 45th annual Cambridge cat show

Purring, pouncing and hopefully not scratching; over 100 cats will be judged at this year's Cambridge cat show
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Teachers worry about conflicts with students over cell phone ban

Teachers worry about conflicts with students over cell phone ban

Many questions still linger at local school boards about the province's ban on cell phones
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Eight new inductees get their spot in the Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame

Eight new inductees get their spot in the Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame

World Heavyweight boxers from the early 1900s and Olympic figure skaters from the 1980s are among a few of the heavy hitters inducted into this year's class of the Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame
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Cambridge residents recall harrowing acts of bravery during 1974 flood

Cambridge residents recall harrowing acts of bravery during 1974 flood

The great flood of 1974 taught Cambridge a lot of things about emergency planning and how to stick together as a community
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