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