YEAR IN REVIEW: 2024

- Lion’s Club hosts another successful Maple Syrup Festival (pictured right)

- A new calibre of hockey comes to Paris Last year, minor hockey associations from Paris, Burford and St. George voted in favour of forming a new, amalgamated A division association called the Brant Battalions. During original talks, Ayr was included in the merger, however, that association opted out during a club vote last fall Brant Battalion executive members announced the start of the inaugural season in April, with tryouts commencing in May

The Paris Shoe Tree was once a wonderful sight, a true tourist attraction. Wear and tear over the years, combined with bad weather and no upkeep have resulted in the attraction’s demise. If you put a shoe on this tree, we want to hear your story! Email us at stories@theparisindependent.com

You simply cannot host a Maple Syrup Festival without pancakes; and you cannot serve pancakes without a dedicated group of community-minded volunteers. When asked for their names to showcase their commitment to the community, they simply replied, ‘we’re here to help, not for the fame.’ In that case, thank-you for all your help! The Annual Maple Syrup Festival is a downtown staple, taking place each April and drawing families and residents to the downtown core for pancakes, sweet treats and a fun musical line up featuring local talent!

Photo by Rubyyy Jones

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