What started as a simple walk past a litter-strewn greenspace has turned into a powerful reminder that small actions can spark big change. For Becky and Tyler and their two sons, Preston, 9, and August, 7, the stretch of land along Race Street near the water treatment plant was hard to ignore.

A contained fire at Telfer Place in mid-March has led to an extended elevator outage, leaving many residents with mobility challenges facing weeks of disruption while repairs are completed. The Paris Independent has received reports from residents and concerned family members that the elevators may not be fully operational until April 30, potentially leaving seniors with limited mobility confined to their upper-floor suites for up to seven weeks. The Paris Independent asked

The Brant Battalion U11B team closed out its season as finalists at the East Gwillimbury Spring Fling tournament, held April 10–12. Brant delivered a perfect round-robin performance, opening with a 9-1 win over the East York Bulldogs. Goal scorers included Harrison Rusyn, Nolan Kearsley, Levi Blake, Nash McLaren, Alex Thoms (2), Jacoby Bonnell, Jarome Burke and Blake Anderson.

Reconstruction work at the Highway 403 and Rest Acres Road (Highway 24) interchange is underway, with provincial officials aiming to improve traffic flow and safety through the installation of new roundabouts but a lack of clear communication is leaving many local residents frustrated.

It was another amazing evening of pool, fueled by the questionable entertainment of Oscar & The Cue Balls—a trio that proves three wits don’t necessarily make a half-wit. The atmosphere was light, but the play was deliberate; many games moved in slow motion as players realized that, in this room, accuracy counts for everything.

The Brant Battalion U13B squad delivered a strong showing at the East Gwillimbury Spring Fling, held April 10–12, advancing to the championship game after an impressive round robin and playoff run.