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

'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

Oct 2, 2024 4:10 PM Read more >

Conestoga College defends itself over 'one-time' $252-million surplus

The not-for-profit college acknowledges its massive annual surplus is the result of international student tuition revenue, but says it was a 'one-time occurrence'

Aug 2, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

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

Jul 24, 2024 3:08 PM Read more >

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

May 8, 2024 5:26 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: European data company invests $145M in new Ontario facility

Mayor's recent European trip touted as playing a role in securing French tech giant for city

Mar 13, 2024 4:10 PM Read more >

Conestoga College president fires back at allegations of being a 'bad actor'

One college president calls another a 'whore' in war of words over international students

Feb 15, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

International students say they feel exploited by college system

'We've got institutions that are seeing the dollar signs of bringing these students over,' says Cambridge MP as exploitation of international students runs rampant in the region

Nov 23, 2023 8:05 AM Read more >

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