As Paris continues to grow and evolve, returning Ward 3 Coun. John Bell believes the challenge facing the next County of Brant council will be finding the right balance between maintaining the community’s small-town character and meeting the demands of an expanding population.

County of Brant mayor-elect Jennifer Kyle wants residents to have a clearer understanding of the decisions shaping their communities, without having to sift through hundreds of pages of council reports to find the answers.

For 40 years, the Paris Horticultural Society has been planting more than flowers and trees. It has been cultivating friendships, sharing knowledge and helping beautify the community, one garden at a time.