The Ayr Rockets U13 Local League team turned in their best performance of the season during the Owen Sound Northern Lights Lady Classic tournament held Nov. 14–16. The Rockets, consisting of players from Paris, Brantford, Kitchener and Ayr, competed in four games across the weekend, but it was their 3–0 win over the Huntsville Sting that stood out as a

The U12B Paris Ringette team proved that determination and teamwork outweigh numbers, capturing gold at London’s annual Pink in the Rink Tournament, held November 7–9. The young athletes battled through a challenging weekend and clinched the championship title with a 3–1 victory over Chatham in the final.

The BC Lions U8 football team capped off a remarkable season by capturing the provincial championship title in Cambridge. It was a victory made all the sweeter after a rocky start to their season.

Fresh off her graduation from Paris District High School, multi-sport standout Naren Parker is already making her mark well beyond the walls of PDHS. A driven student-athlete known equally for her competitive spirit and her leadership, Parker capped her high school career by earning both the School Spirit Award and the Athletic Leadership Award, honours she says reflect the effort, passion, and pride she poured into her years as a Panther.

As the pace of life accelerates toward the year’s busiest season, a reflective and restorative interfaith retreat is returning to Five Oaks Retreat Centre from Nov. 21 to 23. Rooted in the universal structure of the hero’s journey, Weaving Our Stories invites women from all backgrounds to explore their personal narratives, confront meaningful life obstacles, and rediscover the grounding power of shared community at the historic retreat property located at 1 Bethel Road, Paris

Downtown Paris will come alive with twinkling lights, music, and holiday magic this Friday as the community gathers for one of its most cherished traditions: Jingle Bell Night. For many longtime residents, and for business owners who have weathered nearly a year of construction, this year’s event represents far more than a festive evening. It marks a joyful comeback.