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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 police warn against vigilantism as citizens reclaim stolen bike from encampment

Cambridge police warn against vigilantism as citizens reclaim stolen bike from encampment

Police warn that those entering an encapment's tent or structure unlawfully will be charged accordingly
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VIDEO: Frustrated Cambridge residents take matters into their own hands to retake stolen items

VIDEO: Frustrated Cambridge residents take matters into their own hands to retake stolen items

Police urge residents to call them to report any illegal activity and warn that safety could be at risk if a search for stolen items on private property leads to confrontation
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'We're not going away,' Residents launch protest against Ontario's biggest 'renovictor'

'We're not going away,' Residents launch protest against Ontario's biggest 'renovictor'

Tenants stand up for themselves during silent protest in Preston as they face renoviction
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Cambridge mayor calls for provincial wide reform for involuntary addictions treatment

Cambridge mayor calls for provincial wide reform for involuntary addictions treatment

'This would be a violation of human rights,' said drug policy experts after calls for involuntary treatment for those experiencing drug addiction
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'I'm not making any money,' Mr. Sub in Preston is up for sale

'I'm not making any money,' Mr. Sub in Preston is up for sale

Cambridge owner of Mr. Sub says she's taking a break from the volatile hospitality industry
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Who's to blame? Cambridge family devastated after being flooded out

Who's to blame? Cambridge family devastated after being flooded out

Last week's rain, combined with a dam being opened, leaves the family wondering who's to blame
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Legal experts warn tenant rating websites could unfairly label renters

Legal experts warn tenant rating websites could unfairly label renters

'Always pay your rent no matter what,' say legal experts amid record breaking rental prices and an increase in websites that 'blacklist' tenants and landlords
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Conestoga's 'lamb-mowers' are back in action at the Cambridge campus' solar farm

Conestoga's 'lamb-mowers' are back in action at the Cambridge campus' solar farm

New 'lamb-scaping' crew turning heads at Conestoga College where the new solar-grazing initiative is underway at the school's solar farm
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'No excuse:' Abandoned dog found tied up and covered in maggots in Cambridge

'No excuse:' Abandoned dog found tied up and covered in maggots in Cambridge

Found left for dead, tied up and malnourished in 30-degree heat at a Cambridge park, a small poodle mix is on the path to recovery and finding their forever home
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BEYOND LOCAL: Teachers worry about conflicts with students over cell phone ban

BEYOND LOCAL: 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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