Crime Stoppers tips in Brant-Brantford have led to 29 arrests and 134 charges in 2025, according to newly released statistics. During a County of Brant OPP Detachment meeting on February 24, the organization reports receiving 841 tips last year, resulting in the recovery of $120,350 in property and $3,515 in cash. Police also seized drugs valued at $77,500 as a result of information provided anonymously through the program. 

The Paris Independent was pleased to be invited to attend the Brant 4-H Awards Banquet on Friday, Jan. 30, held at the Special Events Hall at the Paris Fairgrounds. Hosted by Angie Cain, director of the Brant 4-H Association, the annual dinner and awards celebration brought together

Members of County of Brant council and staff attended the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto from Jan. 18 to 20, meeting with representatives from other rural municipalities and holding delegation sessions with provincial ministries on issues affecting the county.