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 St. George fire department ready to celebrate 100 years
Back in the day, the St. George fire brigade could be seen out and about extinguishing at least a few fires each week. Today, you may only see the team of nearly two-dozen volunteers tend to one structure fire in an entire year.[...]
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 No need to feel guilty about warm weather: Phillips
Winter was like spring and spring is looking to be like summer. Some might even argue the last days of winter looked looking dangerously similar to summer. The high temperature in Brantford and Brant was 20 C on March 15.[...]
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 OLG plans privatization
The OLG wants to open up the gaming industry to the private sector, but Ontario won't turn into Las Vegas any time soon.[...]
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 Leak discovered at nuclear plant
OWEN SOUND, Ont. -- Bruce Power's program to bring two refurbished nuclear reactors back online suffered a setback on the weekend when a leak was discovered as the company restarted one of them. Officials discovered the leak in the moderator system early Saturday.[...]
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 Maple syrup season early this year
Marvin Chambers can count only a handful of times over the past 35 years that all of his syrup was tapped, bottled and ready for pouring by this time of year. The sap began running in the middle of February, about a month sooner than unusual.[...]
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 Day of triumph for Crossing All Bridges
Imagine a place that opens new worlds to people who are stifled in a safe, but perhaps boring, cocoon. It's a place that provides friends for the friendless and gives meaning to long hours of sameness.[...]
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 Warm weather opens golf courses earlier
Unseasonably warm temperatures are making golfers happy as local links open early for business. Some opened several weeks ago while plans are for the city to get the municipal Northridge course operating on Wednesday.[...]
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 At least 11 arrested for St. Patrick's Day riot
Eleven people face charges in a St. Patrick's Day riot near Fanshawe College in which a CTV news van was torched, 17 police cruisers damaged, and rioters and emergency workers injured.[...]
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 Antique show attracts collectors of all stripes
The Paris Antique Show ended on a high note this year. Organizer Jeff Stutley said the annual sale of old furniture, jewelry, art, glasswork and all things from yesteryear had better sales than Sunday, its second and last day.[...]
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 Nation-wide drug shortage addressed locally
Lynne Vogt, manager of risk, quality, patient safety and patient relations at the Brant Community Healthcare System, returned last week from a Caribbean cruise tanned and relaxed.[...]
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 Smelly situations could soon be over
Residents in the Mile Hill Road and Hillside Avenue areas may finally get some relief from the unsavoury odours emanating from the sewer system. Brant County council's public works committee has endorsed a recommendation from its engineering consultant AECOM that Network Sewer and Watermain Ltd.[...]
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 Letters to the Editor
LPCRA apology needed I have owned my farm property for 15 years. This includes the property beyond the walking path to the waters edge, and even though it is posted for "no hunting," every year I have a hunter shooting on my land, private property signage goes missing yearly.[...]
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 Celebrating Addy at 155
On the date of her birth, Adelaide Hunter Hoodless was remembered for the determined and charmed woman that she once was. At the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead, guests were welcomed to celebrate and remember "Addie's" life of accomplishments on Feb.[...]
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 County water systems A-OK by province
Brant County's seven municipal water systems are meeting the Ontario government's operating regulations, and in some cases exceeding them, an annual report prepared for council says.[...]
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 Paris to Ancaster: A bike race for everyone
Imagining Tim Farrar and John Thorpe plotting out bike races over a few beers at McMaster University in the early 1980s isn't difficult. The kinesiology majors met in school and bonded over their love of the sport in Hamilton.[...]
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 Warriors with Wool
It's perfect for the rebel, fantastic for the ambitious and ripe for the socially active. The practice of knitting, much like any revamped hobby, is kicking off its old-lady connotations with enthusiasm.[...]
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Brant Avenue - Time for a second look
When was the last time you drove or strolled down Brant Avenue? The designated heritage area boasts some very beautiful architecture and within many of these lovely buildings are some of the neatest boutiques, restaurants, caf? spas, salons and professional offices.[...]
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 Gem and Mineral Show celebrating 40th year in Paris
A show featuring Mother Nature's work is coming to Paris at the end of this month. The Brantford Lapidary and Mineral Society will host their 40th Gem and Mineral Show on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 from 10 a.m.[...]
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 Gym celebrating second anniversary
After numerous success stories and promoting healthy, active lifestyles, The Fit Effect Gym in Paris is celebrating its second birthday this week.[...]
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 Retired Meals on Wheels co-ordinator gives thanks
I wish to thank all those volunteers who have supported Paris Meals on Wheels. It is because of your support that the Meals on Wheels program has grown and is successful. Please continue to support the Paris Meals on Wheels program.[...]
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