Every Sunday, you will find a local chess club playing at the communal tables inside Wincey Mills. Players from Paris to as far as Brampton and Richmond Hill, of all ages, drive to town to casually play. And it’s not just the players who enjoy the experience, vendors at Wincey Mill’s welcome them with open arms. Alethea Hamilton, from The Grilled Cheese Effect, said “people are so nice and enjoy a reason to come out.” A Barista’s from Detour Cafe agreed, “it feels good to know that

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 Train.” From cotton ca