Important information if you’re seeking care over the holidays

Media Release Brantford, ON – As the holiday period quickly approaches, Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) would like the community to be aware of services available over the holidays.

The Brantford General Hospital Emergency Department

The ED is open 24/7, every day of the year. It treats patients with serious illness or injuries such as loss of consciousness, chest pain, stroke-like symptoms or difficulty breathing You can check current wait times on our website: www.bchsys.org/en/careservices/wait-times.aspx

Urgent Care – The Willett Urgent Care Centre in Paris

You should visit the Willett when you have an urgent, but non-threatening, illness, or injury such as sprains, strains, stitches, or minor burns The Willett is open during the holidays at following times:

*December 27th – 30th –Regular Hours 9 am to 9 pm weekdays, 10 am to 6 pm weekends.

*December 31st – 9 am to 5 pm

*January 1st – 9 am to 9 pm

To check current wait times at the Willet Urgent Care, please visit our website www.bchsys.org/en/careservices/willet-urgent-carecentre.aspx

Grand River Community Health Centre

*December 30th – 8 am to 5: pm

(regular hours)

*December 31st – 8 am to 4:30 pm

*January 1st – Closed

*January 2nd – 8 am to 4:30 pm

For more information, please visit www.grandriverchc.ca/en/index.aspx

Norfolk Family Health Team –Walk in Clinic / Urgent Care (Patients Only)

*December 28th – closed

*December 29th – closed

*December 30th – 1 pm to 7 pm (closed 12 pm to 1 pm for lunch)

*December 31st 9 am to 1 pm

*January 1st – closed

*January 2nd 1 pm to 7 pm (closed 12 pm to 1 pm for lunch)

Call for same day appointment at 519-582-2323.

Norfolk General Hospital –Emergency Department

Is open 24/7, every day of the year wwwngh on ca/programs_services/24 -7emergency

Virtual Urgent Care

Whenever possible, your family doctor is your first point of access for care A virtual urgent care appointment may be right for you if you or a loved one has a medical issue that is NOT life threatening but requires urgent medical attention. For more information, please visit wwwurgentcareontario ca

Health811

Connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice Call 811 or toll free 1-866-797-0007 or visit www.health811.Ontario.ca

William Stewart Burns December 19, 2024

Peacefully, at Brantford General Hospital, on Thursday December 19, 2024, in his 86th year. Bill was former owner operator of Burns Insurance Company, a longtime Firefighter with the Town of Paris Bill was a strong supporter of all things Paris, sponsoring many teams and organizations. Bill was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. He was a fan of any team that the Reinhart Boys played hockey for Beloved husband to Peggy (nee Yorke) for 63 years; loved dad to Bernetta Scime (Paul) and Laurie McEnhill; cherished GPA to Amber, Ashley, Holly, and Riley. Also survived by nieces and nephews Predeceased by his parents Murray and Bernetta, stepmother Margaret, and his brother Bob

Friends called at the Wm Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris on Friday December 27, 2024, with the Funeral Mass that followed at Sacred Heart RC Church Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery Paris

Donations to St Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated. Online condolences and donation may be arranged through www wmkippfuneralhome com or by contacting WM Kipp 519 442 3061

William George “Bill” Williams

December 21, 2024

Peacefully, at home in Paris, on Saturday December 21, 2024, formerly of Peterborough and Brampton, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband to Marilyn (nee Rintoul) for 68 years; Cherished father to Stephen, Susan Forber (Keith) and Scott (Kathleen); He loved his