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In the autumn of 1949, at a Teen Town dance held inside the walls of Paris District High School, a young man from Brantford spotted a pretty girl from Paris across the gym floor. He didn’t know her name, but he knew he wanted to ask her to dance. That single dance launched a journey of companionship, resilience, and devotion that has spanned more than seven and a half decades.

Residents who recently received a letter advising them of waste audits taking place in their neighbourhood may be wondering what prompted the County of Brant to start sorting through curbside garbage.

Every community has its landmarks. Some are grand buildings. Others are monuments, bridges or historic sites. In Paris, one of the most talked-about attractions stands quietly along Green Lane, covered in old shoes.

The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association's monthly open house and fly days attract some individuals with interesting stories among the patrons. Saturday’s inaugural open house and fly day of the year started with one of those.

Well folks, it was another beautiful and breezy day on the links! A few late cancellations threw us a bit of a curveball, but like a clutch 20-foot putt, we nailed the adjustments. The groups were well-balanced, balls were flying into the trees, and there was plenty of classic confusion over who actually owned which ball.

The future of one of the area's most recognizable historic landmarks may depend on how many people show up for a community meeting later this month. For decades, the cobblestone walls of the Paris Plains Church have stood as a reminder of the region's pioneer roots. Today, however, the nearly 181-year-old building faces a challenge that has little to do with age and everything to do with sustainability. On June 15 at 7 p.m., community members are invited to gather at the ch

Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars for two important public engagement opportunities taking place in the coming week. On Thursday, June 11, residents can attend one of two public information sessions regarding a proposed municipal boundary adjustment between the County of Brant and the City of Brantford. Sessions will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Walter Gretzky Golf Course, 320 Balmoral Dr., Brantford.

Is your neighbourhood park the best in Brant? Residents now have the chance to prove it as the County of Brant launches the second annual Park vs. Park Challenge, a month-long friendly competition designed to celebrate the community's favourite green spaces during Parks and Recreation Month.The popular contest returns after a successful inaugural run in 2025 that saw residents rally behind their local parks, cast hundreds of votes and ultimately crown Burford Lions Art Cadma

Education workers with CUPE Local 5100 held an information picket outside the Grand Erie District School Board on May 25. Robin Sweers, recording secretary for CUPE Local 5100 and a member mobilizer with Ontario School Board Council of Unions, said the event was designed to inform people of what she described as planned staffing cuts at the Grand Erie District School Board.

While the wins have yet to come, the Paris Youth Softball Association's U11 Team 2 is already showing signs of growth and a positive team-first attitude just a few games into the season. After opening the year with three straight losses, head coach Pat Gilbert says the record doesn't tell the full story. The team has steadily improved with each outing and has remained competitive despite a challenging start.

For nearly six decades, Paris Meals on Wheels has quietly delivered more than just hot meals to local residents. It has provided comfort, connection and independence to seniors and individuals facing health or mobility challenges. Now, for the first time in years, the volunteer-driven program has something it rarely has — room for more clients.

If you’ve driven through Paris lately, chances are you’ve felt the frustration. Traffic is backing up at nearly every major entry point into town. What used to be a quick drive across Paris can now take twice as long and that’s on a good day. With the Ministry of Transportation’s roundabout construction limiting access to Highway 403, the west end bypass has become far less effective. For many residents, driving through the downtown core is no longer optional; it’s the only

Smiles, cheers and plenty of encouragement filled Lions Park on Saturday as the Paris Youth Softball Association (PYSA) hosted its first-ever Challenger Baseball Try-It Day, introducing local families to an adaptive baseball program designed specifically for children and youth living with physical and cognitive disabilities.

As Pride Month begins, members of Glen Morris United Church are celebrating a milestone they hope will send a clear message of inclusion, acceptance and belonging to the wider community. The congregation recently voted overwhelmingly to become an Affirming Ministry with Affirm United, making it the first church in the County of Brant to receive the designation. The decision followed more than two years of education, discussion and reflection led by the church's Affirming Com

A proposed municipal boundary adjustment involving the Brantford Municipal Airport and more than 1,300 acres of surrounding land is moving into the public consultation phase after the City of Brantford and County of Brant signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the framework for a future agreement.

After a six-year hiatus, a long-standing Paris tradition returned this spring, giving local students a behind-the-scenes look at the people and organizations that help keep their community running. The Paris Optimist Club's Youth Appreciation Day welcomed eight students from Paris District High School on May 25, providing them with opportunities to meet local leaders, first responders and

A fatal collision involving two tractor-trailers shut down a stretch of Highway 403 near Paris for several hours last Monday evening and into early Tuesday morning. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the westbound lanes of Highway 403 at Rest Acres Road were first closed around 5:10 p.m. on Monday, May 25, following what police described as a serious collision involving a tractor-trailer. Approximately 30 minutes later, both eastbound and westbound lanes were

Lawn Bowling, or Bowls, is said to have originated over 4,000 years ago, with balls, heretofore known as bowls, discovered in Egyptian pyramids. In the 1200-1500’s, lawn bowling was played on grass commons near town squares and churches. The game was so popular that King Edward III banned his soldiers from playing it because it distracted them from archery practice. Henry VIII, taking time away from his marital problems, placed limits on how much time they could spend

Banfield Art Crawl returned this past weekend, braving torrential rain and bringing plenty of colour to an otherwise grey day. With 50 talented artists and creators showcasing and selling their work, the damp weather did little to dampen the spirits of guests, who arrived in raincoats with umbrellas to browse and shop. Organizers say visitors travelled from Toronto, Guelph, Niagara and London to take part in the fourth annual event.

Brant Community Foundation celebrated the impact of this year’s donors and grant recipients during a reception in Cainsville on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.