A contained fire at Telfer Place in mid-March has led to an extended elevator outage, leaving many residents with mobility challenges facing weeks of disruption while repairs are completed. The Paris Independent has received reports from residents and concerned family members that the elevators may not be fully operational until April 30, potentially leaving seniors with limited mobility confined to their upper-floor suites for up to seven weeks. The Paris Independent asked for confirmation on

For Paris resident Dan Adams, 63, a guitar has been a permanent fixture in his life since the age of 15. By the time he hit 20, he was a fixture of the Southern Ontario music scene. For three decades, Dan crisscrossed the province with popular bands like Tumbling Dice, Rusty Stone, Supernatural, Rusty Nutz, and Rock Jah. Music wasn't just a career; it was his heartbeat. He played hundreds of shows in the hazy, smoke-filled clubs of the era, fueled by the raw energy of a live audience.

In the world of home construction, there is a distinct difference between a contractor who simply follows a blueprint and a "project captain" who treats every home as if it were his own. For Adam Amato, founder of MADACON, that distinction is the foundation of his business.