YEAR IN REVIEW: 2024

January

- Paris’ newest resident arrived safely on January 4th at 3 pm. A beloved gift from God, Hibah Maryam Sohawon came into this world safe and sound with the help of the Midwives of Brant and staff at the Brantford General Hospital. Hibah is the first child for proud parents Noorshabah Joomun-Sohawon and Sheik Sohawon and the young family is settling in well back at home in Paris, following Hibah’s arrival, which went as smoothly as possible.

-Mayor David Bailey declares it’s going to be a tough year ahead as council manages a balancing act between fiscally sound decisions and desperately needed services and infrastructure. Bailey said he hopes council will weather the storms and continue to remain respectful and united as they enter what he says will be a tough fiscal year.

- Current Grand River Street North Construction has been extended over a month and businesses, located within part of the street that is closed to traffic, continue to suffer due to road closure

-8th Annual New Year's Day Polar Dip draws enthusiastic participants to Bean Park in Paris.

-Constable Ken Johnston: Retiring after 30 Years of exemplary police service!

-In an 8-2 recorded vote councillors voted to support a motion that would encourage County of Brant staff to work with the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) to increase the number of residential units permitted in downtown Paris.

-Municipal politicians observed a sobering and impactful Truth and Reconciliation presentation at the Woodland Cultural Centre. The Mayor, Councillors and County of Brant staff toured the facilities and witnessed a virtual tour of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School

-Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is pleased to announce that it was awarded with a decision of Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest level of Accreditation rank The decision came following a thorough assessment of BCHS’s services by surveyors from Accreditation Canada