Downtown businesses prepped for next week’s TV series film shoot

PUBLIC NOTICE: The County of Brant is excited to announce upcoming filming activities in our community.

Please be aware of the following schedules and locations and plan your activities accordingly.

The Paris Customer Service office has been dressed for production purposes, but still remains open to the public for information and County services

Filming at Penman’s Dam Park

•Preparation: April 15 and 16, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

•Filming: April 16, 7:00 pm to 1:00 am

•Wrap-up: April 18 and 19, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

•Drone Filming in Downtown: April 16, starting at 6:00 am.

Filming at Bean Park

•Preparation: April 15, 16, and 17, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

•Filming: April 17, 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

•Wrap-up: April 18 and 19, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Important Road Closure and Parking Information in Downtown Paris

Road Closure: Tuesday, April 16, 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and Wednesday, April 17, 4:00 pm to 4:00 am on Grand River Street North from Mechanic Street to Williams Street.

Parking Restrictions: Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, several spots in Parking Lot #11 at the Corner and on Grand River Street North will be reserved for prep work

Extended restrictions apply from Monday, April 15 at 7:00 am until Friday, April 19 at 9:00 am in designated lots and various street parking.

Street Dressing Underway

Please be aware that the film crew has already started working on building film sets in downtown Paris, Bean Park and Penman’s Dam. You can experience an exciting temporary transformation of our community. Please be mindful and respectful

There may be some auditory noise and light spillage from some of production vehicles and equipment, however the filming crew will endeavor to minimize disruptions and work quietly within the community.

Garbage and Recycling Collection Change

On Tuesday, April 16, Garbage pick-up will be before 6:00am on Grand River Street North from Mechanic Street to 120 Grand River Street North. Please put garbage and recycling out on Monday night (April 15) for pick up

For more information, please refer to brant.ca/RoadClosures or brant.ca/FilmingNotices

For questions regarding filming, please contact Olga Denisova, County of Brant at 519-732-6185 or by email olga denisova@brant ca

Thank-you for your cooperation and understanding

Want to Learn More about This TV Series?

Read this edition (page 8) of the Paris Independent for more details on this TV series titled Motorheads, starring Ryan Phillippe and written by ‘All American’ writer John A. Norris. Find out how Paris, Ontario will play an important role in the fictional town of Ironwood, PA.

Downtown businesses are already transforming into fictional Ironwood, PA. Photo credit: Steve Howes, Councillor Ward 2, Paris, County of Brant

On Wednesday, April 10th 2024, the Muslim community of Brant celebrated Eid ul Fitr at Syl Apps community centre with an Eid Prayer. The Eid Prayer is a special prayer that

Muslim community celebrates Eid ul Fitr with Eid Prayer at Syl Apps Community Centre marks the culmination of Ramadan during Eid al-Fitr, or the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha. The timing of Eid prayer is critical; it is performed in the morning, and Eid Salah takes place in the early morning on the first day of Eid. See next week’s Paris Independent as Umair Muhammad from the Jamia Masjid Bilal & Community Centre discusses the religious significance of this prayer

Submitted photos

Hike for Hospice –Daneka’s Story

When Paris resident Daneka Miller’s mother passed away, her final days were spent at Stedman Hospice.

During that excruciating time, the family was comforted by the love and compassion offered by Stedman Hospice staff and volunteers. Daneka’s story is one of thousands, but it highlights the important work the community hospice brings to families in their most dire moments. Watch for Daneka’s story in next week’s Paris Independent and consider donating to ensure, for years to come, that families will have a safe haven to spend their final days with loved ones as they pass with the care and dignity they deserve.