The Wincey Mill Canadian Tire Store

Having worked in the rubber business J.W. (Bill) knew what to look for when buying tires and he would find the best deals directly from factory’s that were selling off seconds or discontinued lines By 1925 the Billes brothers were offering quality tires at much lower prices than even their largest competitors. With the addition of an unconditional guarantee and the increase in automobile ownership the business was booming and they moved to a much larger location at 639 Younge Street. They incorporated the company as Canadian Tire Corporation because they said it made them sound big! In 1928 they advertised buy a tire and tube and save 5 cents off your gas for a year This was done to show their customers how much they appreciated their tire business and to live up to their slogan “We Make Your Dollar Go Farther” By this time they had a growing mail order business and they started printing the now famous Canadian Tire Catalogue which also included a popular road map. The brothers’ competitive prices and innovation continued to gain loyal customers across Canada which made the associatedealers an instant success!

In 1989 Cindy and I purchased our first house in the fall We soon realized that we needed a Christmas tree. Being on a tight budget we hoped that Canadian Tire located in the former Wincey Mill could help us out. We climbed the stairs to the third floor where they had all the trees set-up on display. We very carefully chose what we knew would become “Our Tree” for many years to come. We bought the biggest best looking one we could afford. It was perfect and lasted us until our children were in their teens and we decided it was time for a new tree We had seen advertisements for Michaels in Brantford and we decided to go there and buy our new Christmas tree. When we got home and opened the box and set-up the tree. We all nearly cried because we hated it so much. This was our special planned night to decorate our tree, now what would we do? We realized the new Canadian Tire in the Northville plaza was still open and Cindy and I left our sad children and headed to Paris Canadian Tire to find the perfect tree We found a beautiful pre-lit NOMA on sale and we thought it was perfect. We dragged the huge box up to the cashier just as the store was about to close. The cashier asked if we had a scratch card and we said no. She pulled one out from behind the counter and we scratched another $50 off our purchase! We still have both of our special trees and we will never forget how Canadian Tire in Paris saved our Christmas,twice!

Vandals strike at Paris Lion’s Park washrooms

Sometime overnight Friday, April 28th into the early hours of Saturday, April 29, vandals damaged the washroom at Lion’s Park in Paris. County of Brant staff have been busy this week cleaning and repairing the damage, which is said to be minor, according to Director of Parks & Recreation, Stacey Ellins. The County has reported the incident to the OPP. Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity during this time period is asked to report it to the OPP.

OPP and Ontario Fire Marshall investigate house fire

The OPP and County of Brant Fire Department responded to a call for a house fire on Blossom Ave at 4:05 am on May 4th . Attending firefighters arrived on scene and were met with a structure fire, which was subsequently extinguished. No injuries were reported.

The Brant County OPP Crime Unit and Ontario Fire Marshal's office are continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone was in the area of Blossom Avenue in the early morning on May 4, 2023, and has a dashcam or has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-3101122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppersbb.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Festival season in full swing as Paris FC teams travel to compete

Soccer season is here, even if spring is a little late to arrive! The Paris FC teams are in full swing though, despite a little rain, freezing rain and at times hail! Pictured top left is the U9 Red Team at their first ever festival in Guelph – First on the Turf. Pictured above is the U9 Girls Team at the Joe Valvasori Sparta Cup on April 29th .

Above, the U10 team celebrates its first festival appearance at the Joe Valvasori Sparta Cup on April 29th .

To the right, the U12 boys team had a great morning at the First on the Turf Festival April 30th

Paris FC Photos

The Paris FC U12 Girls also competed in the Sparta Cup Festival under wet conditions on April 30th. Pictured above are left is Violette Caetano and Quin Anthony. To the right are Miecah Oteng, Joanna Florczyk, Quin Anthony and goal keeper, Tenley polidori.

Paris Curlers team up with Olympic Gold Medalist!

The ice pad might be gone for the season but that hasn’t stopped Pairs Curling Club members from finding opportunities to play the game they love. On April 22, three of Paris’ club members got the chance to not only keep their curling season alive, but to curl with an Olympic Gold Medalist!

Ellay, Ashley, and Jordan made the drive up to the "Cherry Capital of the World" - Traverse City, Michiganto play in their annual "Cherry Bombspiel". It was also the official grand opening of the Traverse City Curling Club's brand new 28,000 square-foot facility. Paris’ 3-person team needed a skip though, so they called on 2014 Olympic Gold medalist Brad Jacobs to join them. The team gelled quickly and played great together, finishing with an undefeated record of 5-0, and winning the 'A' Championship Title - the first fully international team to do so in the history of the Cherry Bombspiel!

A big congratulations to Ellay, Ashley, Jordy, and Brad on their win - with a special huge Thank You to Brad for joining the team and leading them to victory! Brad is said to be an official honorary member of the Paris Curling Club!

Paris Tennis Club season opens this week

Ever considered Tennis?

Did you know Paris has its own tennis club?

Paris Tennis Club is a family friendly community club; its mission is to maintain a fun and exciting environment where children and adults of all ages and levels can grow on and off the court and also to create a passion for tennis as a sport for life

The Club offers a full range of memberships, lessons, events and services Social and competitive play takes place on well-maintained hardcourts in Paris.

There’s Adult Social Play Club Nights

Monday at 7:30 pm (competitive), Tuesday at 7:30 pm (beginners) and Thursday at 7:30 pm (recreational play). There’s still limited spots available in the kids’ programs ranging in age from 3 – 14. Junior Social Tennis runs from 11 am to 12:30 pm on Saturdays

To learn more about the club, membership fees, club rules or to book a court, visit the Paris Tennis Club online.

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The Paris Tennis Club is very active in the spring and summer. If you love the sport and are looking for a place to meet new people, check them out at the courts beside Paris District High School! Still photo take from Paris Tennis Club website