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Paris athletes and sports contributors were among those celebrated for their achievements and lasting contributions to local athletics as the County of Brant held its Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Syl Apps Community Centre on Thursday, Oct. 15. The event recognized

October has been a tough month for the Mounties, with the team on the road and struggling to win in their opponents' rinks. On October 10, the Mounties were finally back home at the Brant Sports Complex to face the Wellesley Applejacks. Keegan Clarke opened the scoring for Paris, followed by an Applejack goal to tie the game at 1. Logan Pipe’s goal gave the Mounties a first-period 2-1 lead.

Penmans Limited was the cornerstone of industrial life in Paris for over a century. Founded by John Penman in 1868, at its peak the company was the largest producer of woollen knit goods in Canada. By 1883, Penmans employed 400 of the 750 people working in the Paris knitting sector. The company became famous for its "combinations"—all-in-one winter underwear for men,

Parents and guardians of elementary school students in Paris, Glen Morris and Burford will have an opportunity to weigh in on proposed school attendance boundary changes during a virtual public meeting hosted by the Grand Erie District School Board on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The meeting is part of an ongoing boundary review prompted by the construction of a new elementary school in north Paris, expected to open in September 2028. The proposed changes could affect attendance area

The Panther Senior team lost to the North Park Trojans on their home court last Tuesday. Peyton Andree and Hailey Maxwell led the Panthers in scoring. Last Wednesday at home, the Juniors played Brantford Collegiate and lost 39-25. The Senior Panthers dropped their game to BCI 56-36.

The Brant County Riverhawks are the newest entry to the Northern Premier Hockey League’s Metropolitan Division. They opened their season on October 10 against last season’s champions, the Alvinston Killer Bees.

A new affordable housing development in St. George will bring 35 residential units for seniors to the community through a partnership between the County of Brant and the Central Ontario Co-operative Housing Federation (COCHF).

Halloween spirit is taking over Paris, and nowhere is it more frightfully festive than in the town’s south ward, where residents are once again transforming their homes into spooky spectacles for the annual South Ward Scare Hallowe’en House Decorating Contest.

Cutting down a beloved tree can be an emotional experience. For Dianne Kosar, it seems the feeling may have been mutual. Kosar and her husband, Gary, recently made the difficult decision to remove a large maple tree from the backyard of their Bendemere Road home after disease had taken an increasing toll on it over the past five years.

Fire Prevention Week may be over, but fire officials say the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries deserve year-round attention. Fire Prevention Week wrapped up on Oct. 10, but the County of Brant Fire Department is reminding residents that fire safety doesn't end with the annual awareness campaign.

What is your position on the current and projected residential growth and development in the county? Do you believe the pace and scale of development are appropriate for the community, and what factors should Council consider when approving future development?

At the deadline, the Mounties are in 4th place with a 3-win, 4-loss, 1-tie record. Last Saturday, they returned home to play the Wellesley Applejacks at the Brant Sports Complex, and on Sunday, the Hespeler Shamrocks. This coming Saturday, October 17, they will welcome the Tavistock Braves at the Brant Sports Complex.

A Paris physician who has dedicated her career to helping families navigate medical emergencies and difficult decisions is receiving national recognition for an innovative platform designed to help Canadians prepare for life's unexpected challenges.

More than $9 million in provincial funding will help support road widening, new roundabouts and infrastructure upgrades designed to accommodate growth in north Paris. Construction is ramping up along Grand River Street North as the County of Brant moves forward with the next phase of a major infrastructure project designed to improve traffic flow, road safety and accommodate growth in the community over the next 30 years.

A call for help to protect one of the area’s most recognizable historic landmarks has turned into renewed momentum for the Paris Plains Church. Just a few months after community members were asked to step forward and help secure the future of the nearly 181-year-old cobblestone church and neighbouring Maus School, the Paris Plains Church Historical Society is moving ahead with a renewed organization, a membership drive and new fundraising and community initiatives.

The Paris Food Bank is expanding its hours to meet a growing demand for food assistance, as more local families, including those with working adults, struggle to make ends meet. The Salvation Army, which operates the Paris Food Bank, will introduce evening hours beginning Oct. 19, allowing residents who work during the day to access food assistance without having to take time off.

With the 2026 municipal and school board election approaching, County of Brant residents are reminded to check their mailboxes for their Voter Information Letter, which contains the instructions needed to cast a ballot. Eligible voters should have received their letters by Oct. 12. Anyone who has not received a letter by now should contact the County of Brant Elections Coordinator to confirm their information and obtain a replacement.

Napoleon Larin was born in Montreal, Quebec on November 5, 1885. He enlisted in Brantford on August 8, 1914, with the Dufferin Rifles, among the very first men to enlist in the First World War. At the time, he was married to Catherine McCaffery and was employed as a knitter at Penmans No.2 Mill. They lived on Willow Street at the time. The family attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Napoleon was 28 years of age.

With municipal voter turnout continuing to decline across Ontario, the County of Brant Chamber of Commerce is doing its part to encourage residents to become informed, engaged and, most importantly, exercise their right to vote.

The news of Salah Bachir’s passing on October 8, 2026, at the age of 71, carries a profound weight, not just for the Canadian arts community, human rights advocates, and healthcare institutions where his name is legendary, but right here in Paris, Ontario.