County of Brant staff are proposing a major expansion to the municipality’s basement flood prevention assistance program, broadening the types of upgrades eligible for financial support as recurring flooding concerns continue to surface in parts of the community. The proposed changes were presented to the county’s policy development committee last week with no discussion from councillors. The recommendations must still be ratified by county council before taking effect.

A group of students from Paris District High School is proving that youth-led environmental action can create real change in the community. What began as a classroom assignment through the school board’s Eco Action Project has evolved into a county-approved initiative focused on restoring habitat, supporting pollinators and addressing erosion concerns at Watts Pond in Paris.

County of Brant councillors have backed updates to the municipality’s filming policy following a public review that found most residents support film production but want stronger communication, traffic management and clearer rules in residential areas. The recommendations still require final ratification by council.