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20/11/2024

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20/11/2024

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20/11/2024

PICKUP TRUCK STOLEN FROM PARIS LOCATED IN BRANTFORD

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) - On Monday, November 11, 2024, at approximately 5:58 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from a Whitlaw Way address in the County of Brant.

It was determined that some time between 6:00 p.m. on Sunday November 10, 2024 and 5:45 a.m. on Monday November 11, 2024, unknowns attended the address and removed a blue-coloured, 2006 GMC Sierra pickup truck from the property. The vehicle was later located by Brantford Police Service parked on a residential street in the City of Brantford.

The investigation is ongoing and police are requesting the assistance of the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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 $2000.

20/11/2024

19/11/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE: 🚂🎁 The CPKC Holiday Train returns and once again is making a stop in Ayr at the Inglis Street Crossing on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 5:20 p.m. American Authors and KT Tunstall will be on board and ready to entertain us and spread Christmas cheer.

The train will also roll into Woodstock on Sunday, November 24, at around 6:40 p.m. Visit www.cityofwoodstock.ca/holidaytrain for details!

Note: The Salvation Army will serve hot chocolate and collect food and monetary donations.

18/11/2024

FEDERAL OFFENDER WANTED

John Francis CURTIN is Wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant

(HAMILTON, ON) - The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his Statutory Release.

John Francis CURTIN is described as a 69 year old Caucasian male, 5'10'' (178cm), 150 lbs (68 kgs) with long grey/brown hair and hazel eyes and usually has facial hair (grey beard). CURTAIN has a noticeable Scar on his nose.

John Francis CURTIN is serving a 5 year, 1 month and 20 day sentence for;

Armed Robbery x2
Robbery x2
Possess Weapon or Imitation
Break and Enter x4
Theft Over x4
Theft Under x2
Used Forged Document
Forgery
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Impaired Driving


The offender is known to frequent Hamilton, Brantford, Toronto, Thunder Bay Ontario, as well as Edmonton Alberta and Winnipeg Manitoba.



Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.

18/11/2024

COLLISION IN BRANT COUNTY SENDS THREE PEOPLE TO HOSPITAL

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) - Three people have been taken to hospital following a collision between a passenger vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle in the County of Brant.

On Monday November 18, 2024, at approximately 7:52 a.m., members from the Brant County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from the County of Brant Fire Department and Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services responded to a collision at the intersection of Ayr Road and Watts Pond Road in the County of Brant.

Three individuals were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while one occupant was uninjured.

Ayr Road is currently closed between Keg Lane and Paris Plains Church Road and Watts Pond Road is closed between Robbins Road and Nith Road. Roads are expected to reopen shortly.

If you have any information about this collision, you are encouraged to contact the Brant County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.crimestoppersbb.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

17/11/2024

CONSTRUCTION DELAY: Please be advised of an extension made to the projected completion date of the Silver Street and Grand River Street North Intersection Reconstruction. Full details are listed below:
Location: Intersection of Silver Street and Grand River Street North
Work Dates: Monday, September 9, to Friday, December 6, 2024, weather dependent
Work Performed by: Navacon Construction Inc. for County of Brant
Reason: Full road reconstruction including replacement of watermain, extension of sanitary sewer, and road resurfacing
Note:
🚧 Local access will be maintained
🚧 Emergency access will be maintained
🚧 Signage will be posted, and a flag person will direct traffic when required
🚧 Grand River Street North northbound and southbound lanes will remain open in both directions.
🚧 No through traffic, no local traffic, no emergency access between Silver Street and Grand River Street North
🚧 Signage will be posted
Please refer to Municipal511.ca for the most up-to-date traffic information regarding road construction and closures.
It is our goal to minimize any inconvenience to our residents. Your patience through any disruption will be greatly appreciated. If additional information is required, please contact:

Joe Murphy, C.E.T.
Capital Projects Manager, County of Brant
26 Park Avenue
Burford, ON N0E 1A0
519.44BRANT x2209
[email protected]

Gessele Dinsay
Inspector, County of Brant
26 Park Avenue
Burford ON N0E 1A0
519.44BRANT X2302
[email protected]

16/11/2024

PARIS ANNUAL SANTA CLAUS PARADE: 🎄🎅 Join us in the festive spirit at the Paris Santa Claus Parade 2024! 🎄🎅 Save the date: Saturday, December 7th, 6:00pm. 📆🕕 Follow for updates! 🎉🌟 🎁🎊 🎄🎁

16/11/2024

ACT OF KINDNESS: In a world where you can be anything, Be Kind ❤️

16/11/2024

HAPPENING RIGHT NOW! Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 Paris

16/11/2024

16/11/2024

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