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.