YEAR IN REVIEW: 2024

-The provincial government announces $7.18 million investment in Brantford General Hospital repairs

-The Brant County Health Unit notified parents and caregivers that there was a confirmed case of measles in a child resident of Brantford-Brant. The illness was acquired during recent travel to Europe. The Brant County Health Unit’s investigation determined there were no school-related exposures related to the individual

-Paris Community Centre is named after the first major donor contributes $150,000 to fundraising campaign. Donald and Jo-Anne Wilkin, through the Donald and JoAnne Wilkin Fund at the Brant Community Foundation, made the donation, officially securing the new facility’s name: The Wilkin Family Community Centre. It will be the home of the Paris Lawn Bowling Club, Paris Seniors Club and serve as a multi-use community centre.

-The Paris Performers Theatre (PPT) has a new lease on life, a new venue, some new members, and a brand-new docket of exciting events happening this year. The company has over three decades worth of history in Paris and the future looks vibrant as its members have worked hard to rebuild after a turbulent few months

-the Paris Skating Club celebrated its 60th year of being associated with what is now Skate Canada. They celebrated with two 60th anniversary Gala shows

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-After a hard fought three game battle with Delhi, the U13 Wolfpack Rep team earned the Southern Counties League Championships and went on to represent Paris in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Tier 2 Championships. Pictured is (front row): Christian Watts, Luke Cochrane, Cayden Williams. Middle row Alex Scherer, Ryan Steeves, Shawn Baxter, Xavier Cormier, Marshall Lerno, Eldred Martin. Back row: Carter Durrer, James Baxter, Logan Lahey, Evan Mattingley, Jared Rossi, Caleb Dey. Assistant Coach Scott Green, Trainer Colin Lahey, Assistant Coach Dave Watts, Head Coach Brad Scherer.