A proposal that would pave the way for a new 256-bed long-term care home in north Paris generated questions from residents and councillors last Tuesday, with much of the discussion focusing on what future residential development could eventually look like on the remaining lands. County of Brant council held a statutory public meeting June 9 regarding a zoning bylaw

The Paris Lions Club is inviting residents to celebrate Canada Day with a free day of music, family activities and community spirit while helping the organization mark a milestone 95 years of service. The Canada Day celebration will take place July 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lions Park, featuring live entertainment, free swimming, hot dogs, ice cream, face painting, balloon twisting, caricature artists and other activities for all ages.

For North Ward Public School's graduating Grade 8 class, a recent trip to Ottawa provided more than just lasting memories with classmates before heading off to high school. As part of the four-day excursion from June 1 to 4, 34 students and four teachers had the opportunity to visit Parliament Hill and step onto the floor of the House of Commons with Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North MP Dan Muys.