Cambridge: Quick Facts

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Oct. 25, 2026

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New flock of Canada goose statues invites people to explore Cambridge • Oct. 23, 2026, 5:58 PM ET (CTV News)

Cambridge candidates share their top issues in this municipal election • Oct. 20, 2026, 11:46 AM ET (CBC)

Is Cambridge on track to become the busway capital? • Oct. 18, 2026, 1:22 AM ET (BBC)

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Gothic-style stone buildings of Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, surround a large green courtyard in Cambridge, England.

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Fitzwilliam Museum

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construction of apartment buildings

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St. John's College Chapel

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

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