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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 city councillor backs mobile health clinics in the city

Cambridge city councillor backs mobile health clinics in the city

After a mobile health clinic was banned from parking on a Cambridge street, city council will have the opportunity to ask the region for help in a motion coming to council May 28
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Celebration of the Arts returns to Cambridge, with a twist

Celebration of the Arts returns to Cambridge, with a twist

Live performances will pop up around the city in obscure locations ahead of the main event on June 14
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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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