The Lions Park Amphitheatre came alive last weekend as the Paris Performers’ Theatre showcased part one of THEATRE BRATS: A Festival—an energetic celebration of short plays and mini monologues performed by the talented youth of the PPT Drama Club, with support from Paris Performers’ Theatre members.

The County of Brant Fire Department has named Mark Robinson as its new Deputy District Fire Chief, continuing a proud family tradition that spans generations of service to the local community. Robinson began his career with the department in 2004 as a recruit firefighter and has since steadily advanced through the ranks. “Throughout my career I have taken an interest in training,” said Robinson. “After returning from Texas, with the help of a group of like-minded firefighter

As the Downtown Dig continues to reshape the core of Paris, residents and visitors are reminded to stay alert for temporary road closures, traffic delays and active construction throughout the area — all part of a long-term infrastructure upgrade that will keep the town moving for the next 75 to 100 years.

Grade 12 Paris District High School graduate Trudeau Gulati has been named this month’s Athlete of the Month. A well-rounded athlete, Trudeau enjoys participating in a variety of sports and thrives on learning new skills. He particularly excels in tennis, soccer, badminton, basketball, and cross-country running.

On June 28, 2025, the Riverside Reading Series kicked off its third annual festival with a burst of creativity and imagination. The day began with a lively children’s writing workshop titled “Imagination Train! Let’s Be Storytellers Together!” led by Patrice Rose, an event organizer from Waterford Town Hall. Visiting Paris for the festival, Rose guided young participants through a journey of storytelling, helping them spark their creativity and build their own “Imagination Tr

Brant County Council has endorsed a comprehensive housing needs assessment and adopted a 10-year strategic roadmap aimed at tackling housing affordability, supply, and diversity across the municipality.