

County delays decision on sweeping new planning system after lengthy council debate
County of Brant councillors have delayed a decision on one of the most significant overhauls of the municipality's planning system in decades, opting to take more time to review hundreds of pages of material before deciding whether to replace the County's existing zoning bylaw with a new Community Planning Permit System (CPPS).
Casandra Turnbull
2 days ago


County approves controversial downtown Paris zoning changes
A controversial plan to reshape part of downtown Paris moved one step closer to reality last Tuesday after County of Brant council approved a zoning bylaw amendment that will permit a five-storey mixed-use development and pave the way for a future municipal parking structure on lands south of Mechanic Street.
Casandra Turnbull
2 days ago


Paris Street Market draws crowds to bustling downtown promenade
The heart of downtown Paris was buzzing with energy on Saturday, July 11, as hundreds of residents and visitors filled the promenade for the Paris Street Market. Laughter, conversation and live activity echoed through the streets as people strolled between more than 40 vendors, explored local shops and enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere. Hosted by The Rustic Palm, the event
Emma Bowman
2 days ago


The Grand Gallery pop-up brings local art to downtown
Downtown Paris has almost everything you need for everyday shopping, services of all kinds and special spots for every occasion. Until recently, however, it had been missing one thing: the magic of an art gallery showcasing the many talented artists and makers from Paris and Brant.
Rubyyy Jones
2 days ago


Paris Duffers: Keeping it between the rhubarb and a battle of wits
Well folks, it was another exciting week on the links in Burford. We had people hitting long balls—atta boy, Cutter!—while Bergie and Sinc engaged in a true battle of wits. And remember, they’re teammates! That’s just the way she goes sometimes; par for the course.
Jeff “Stones” Johnston
2 days ago


Historic Places Day celebrates communication milestone ahead of 150th anniversary of world's first long-distance telephone call
Visitors to downtown Paris stepped back in time Saturday as Historic Places Day celebrated one of the community's most significant claims to fame: the world's first successful long-distance telephone call.
Held along the Downtown Paris Promenade in conjunction with the Paris Street Market, the free event highlighted this year's national Historic Places Days theme, Communication Through Place and Time, while building excitement for the 150th anniversary of Alexander Graham Be
Casandra Turnbull
2 days ago





