Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Steve Howes Candidate for Councillor Ward 2 County of Brant ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](http://www.votehowes.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [A Note of Appreciation for County of Brant Staff](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/07/10/county-of-brant-staff-note-of-appreciation/) - A Note of Appreciation for County of Brant Staff - [Walking & Parking in Downtown Paris: A new perspective](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/07/10/walking-parking-in-downtown-paris-a-new-perspective/) - Based on Steve's post on his Councillor Ward 2 Facebook, May 17, 2026 I popped into Downtown Paris, Ontario yesterday afternoon (May 16, 2026) for a few items and it was bustling with lots of people enjoying the day. It was great to see local residents and four bus loads of visitors all supporting our - [Planning the future of Downtown Paris](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/30/planning-the-future-of-downtown-paris/) - Planning the future of Downtown Paris - Balancing economic development, housing needs and heritage - [Tracking Growth and the Development Pipeline](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/29/tracking-growth-and-the-development-pipeline/) - Based on original post on Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page, Sept 6, 2025 When I was first elected almost 8 years ago, I attended a meeting where the head of Planning reported to our new Council that there were 5400 new dwellings in the pipeline just for Paris (at various stages of review, approval - [Housing Needs Assessment](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/23/housing-needs-assessment/) - Original post on Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page, June 23, 2025 On the Agenda for the Council meeting June 24, 2025: Housing Needs. We definitely need to find ways to ensure that sufficient housing is available, and that the right mix of housing types1 is available for our residents now, and in the future. - [On Railway Crossings and Train Whistles...](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/30/on-railway-crossings-and-train-whistles/) - Originally posted on Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page, March 31, 2025 A question Ward 2 residents will occasionally ask us: Can’t we get CN to stop sounding the whistle at the crossing on Market, especially at night? Some of those enquiries will also include instructions from the Transport Canada website on how a Municipality - [Beautiful New Park Proposal: North of the Nith](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/24/beautiful-new-park-proposal-north-of-the-nith/) - Updated from original post to Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page, February 14, 2026 On Tuesday February 17, 2026 our Administration and Operations meeting took a deep dive into the Master Plan Draft for a beautiful new park proposal called North of the Nith. Converting an old gravel pit into a place for mountain bikes - [Community Digging In: Planting trees and gardens along Watts Pond trails](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/25/community-digging-in-planting-trees-and-gardens-along-watts-pond-trails/) - Originally posted on Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page, May 5, 2026 Huge Thank You to the PDHS students, ECO Action Team, County Horticultural Staff and local residents for digging in today to plant gardens and 225 new trees along our beautiful trails at Watts Pond. - [Reminiscing with Marc Laferriere](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/25/reminiscing-with-marc-laferriere/) - Originally posted on Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page, May 3, 2026 Thursday night [April 30, 2026] was Candidate Information Night in Council Chambers and one of the guest speakers was my friend and former Wardmate Marc Laferriere. For a moment before the meeting we had a chance to sit in our old chairs and - [Impressive Stats from County of Brant Public Library](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/24/impressive-library-stats/) - Original posted on Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page, April 29, 2026 Highlights from last night’s Council meeting where, (among other hot topics), we received the 2025 Annual Report from the Library. Some impressive statistics here, that reflect the great work done by our talented Library Staff. Read the County of Brant Public Library 2025 - [Be part of something sweet in our community!](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/24/be-part-of-something-sweet-in-our-community/) - Steve was featured and shared this Facebook post by The Paris Independent, April 23, 2026 (photo by Steve) [Note from Steve: The 2026 event is over, but I hope you will consider participating next year!] Be part of something sweet in our community! The Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation is once again partnering with Tim - [Highlights: 2025 Year in Review](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/24/highlights-2025-year-in-review/) - Originally posted to Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page, March 22, 2026 Reviewing the Agenda and reports for this week’s Council meeting, I wanted to share some very interesting details from the 2025 Year in Review. This document summarizes how the County delivered on the initiatives outlined in our Strategic Plan. (The priorities are: Economic - [Some news about development plans in north Paris](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/24/some-news-about-development-plans-in-north-paris/) - Original post on Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page, December 6, 2025 I have always wanted to share information with residents, regardless of whether the news is good or bad. In our Friday Files received yesterday, Council received a memo that advises of a settlement reached regarding the development at 184 Pinehurst Road (The corner - [Good News! This 150 yr old Oak Tree is being protected](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/24/good-news-150-yr-old-oak-tree-will-be-protected/) - Originally posted to Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page, January 16, 2026 I am happy to share that the 150 year old oak tree near the site of the new North Paris Fire Hall will remain in place and has been given tree protection for the duration of the construction process. (I know that some - [Trillium 2.0 - New Affordable Housing for Paris](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/23/trillium-2-0-new-affordable-housing-for-paris/) - Original post on Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page, May 23, 2025 Forty years ago, as a teenager working at Calbeck's grocery store in the north end of Paris, we would often carry out groceries for the seniors who lived in the apartment building across the street on Trillium Way. We would walk over with - [Paris History: Mill Race](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/23/paris-history-mill-race/) - Original posted on Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page June 3, 2025 Here’s a little photo glimpse of Paris History, just taken downtown this morning. My whole life I have heard of the Mill Races that ran under Downtown, to propel the Mills….this is the first time I have ever seen parts of it in - [Is Paris growing too fast?](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/23/is-paris-growing-too-fast/) - Original posted to Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook, August 26, 2025 While I am one of the people who fondly remembers when the “Welcome to Paris” sign showed a population of 6600 (for many years), we all deal with the challenges of managing the growth of the community that we love. For many, the desire - [Ward 2 Halloween Display](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/23/ward-2-halloween-display/) - Original post on Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page Oct. 17, 2025 Can’t resist sharing another Ward 2 Halloween display If you look close, at least someone is giving us a thumbs up! - [Recognizing Veterans](http://www.votehowes.ca/2026/05/24/recognizing-veterans/) - Originally posted to Steve's Councillor Ward 2 Facebook page Oct. 19, 2025 My sincere compliments to Neil Edwards and the team of volunteers who have created the Home of Heroes program, with the very informative website and recently installed signs indicating where Veterans live/lived. We have lived across the street from Bob Hasler for 30 - [Junction Memories...1948](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/18/junction-memories-1948/) - I love pictures of Paris from “back in the day”. Our former neighbour Ginny Henderson-Martin sent me this picture this week, courtesy of her sister Bev. The writing on the back says, 1948, Jim McIntyre, Bob Howes, Mike Mountain. My Dad figures it was taken in front of the house he lived in on the - [An Invitation from Steve](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/09/24/an-invitation-from-steve/) - An Invitation from Candidate Steve Howes to residents of Ward 2 County of Brant to meet for coffee to talk about the future of our community before the election - [County of Brant Ward 2 Election Results 2022](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/10/30/county-of-brant-ward-2-election-results/) - County of Brant Ward 2 Election Results 2022 - [Steve Howes Candidate Profile - Expositor](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/10/15/steve-howes-candidate-profile-expositor/) - Steve Howes Candidate Profile – Expositor County of Brant Council Ward 2 for Municipal Election Oct 24 2022 - [Election Day Thoughts: October 24, 2022](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/10/24/election-day-thoughts-october-24-2022/) - Election Day Thoughts: October 24, 2022 - Steve Howes Candidate for Councillor Ward 2 County of Brant - [A Tour of Jason's Wheelhouse - An Exceptional Space in Paris](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/10/01/a-tour-of-jasons-wheelhouse-an-exceptional-space-in-paris/) - A Tour of Jason’s Wheelhouse – An Exceptional Space in Paris - Steve Howes Candidate for Councillor Ward 2 County of Brant - [Campaign Update](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/22/campaign-update/) - Keep your eyes on your mailbox and front door as my re-election team and I will be delivering my campaign information throughout Ward 2 as the focus on the County of Brant Municipal Election on October 24, 2022 ramps up. I would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to read through my - [Celebrating 50 Years of the Paris Museum & Historical Society](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/09/12/celebrate-50-years-of-the-paris-museum-historical-society/) - Celebrating 50 Years of the Paris Museum & Historical Society at Lions Park in Paris on September 18 2022 - [Gaining New Perspective at Sensity in Paris](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/09/20/gaining-new-perspective-at-sensity-in-paris/) - Steve Howes Candidate for Councillor Ward 2 County of Brant - Gaining New Perspective at Sensity in Paris - [Protection and Celebration of Our Heritage Features](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/21/protection-and-celebration-of-our-heritage-features/) - This post is the fourth in Steve's series about his Priorities. I’ve been a member of our local Heritage Advisory Committee since before I became Councillor and I currently sit as the Chair of that committee. We have done a lot to promote the wonderful Heritage characteristics of our community - lots of posters and - [New Fire Station planning underway for North Paris (Ward 2)](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/09/15/new-fire-station-planning-underway-for-north-paris-ward-2/) - The September 13, 2022 Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee meeting included a report on the next steps toward the creation of a new Fire Hall for the north part of Paris. The recommended location is the County of Brant Gilbert property on Scott Avenue, east of Grand River Street North (GRSN). I will continue - [Meet the Candidates: County of Brant Municipal Election 2022](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/09/09/meet-the-candidates-event-county-of-brant-municipal-election-2022/) - Steve Howes Candidate for Councillor Ward 2 County of Brant - Meet the Candidates: County of Brant Municipal Election 2022 - [Good News for Paris](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/09/06/good-news-for-paris/) - Originally posted to Steve's Facebook page September 6, 2022 For those who did not spend their Labour Day weekend reading through the 300+ page agenda for the September 6, 2022 Planning and Development Committee meeting, I want to point out one of the items that will be discussed for the future of Ward 2: Tigercat - [The Capron Homestead in Paris](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/09/03/the-capron-homestead-in-paris/) - A remarkable peek into County of Brant history The County of Brant Heritage Advisory Committee had a great field trip today, as we were invited to tour the Capron Homestead on (where else?) Homestead Road in Paris. Robert Miss and his late wife have owned this property for 30 years and we loved seeing and - [A New Park for Ward 2 - Dawdy Park Officially Opens in Paris](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/29/a-new-park-for-ward-2-dawdy-park-officially-opens-in-paris/) - A New Park for Ward 2 – Dawdy Park Officially Opens in Paris - Steve Howes Candidate for Councillor Ward 2 County of Brant - [Labour Day Weekend Traffic Tips for Paris ON](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/25/traffic-tips-for-paris-on/) - Steve Howes Candidate for Councillor Ward 2 County of Brant - Labour Day Weekend Traffic Tips for Paris ON - [Strategic Economic Development](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/21/strategic-economic-development/) - This post is the third in Steve's series about his Priorities. Employment and Supporting Local Business Attract good jobs in appropriate locations and encourage the success of small and large businesses: During the last 4 years, I have been involved in the Economic Development Advisory Committee and subsequent workshops on the same subject. I have - [Re-election campaign announcement](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/05/11/re-election-campaign-announcement/) - I am pleased to be officially registered to run in the upcoming Municipal Election (October 24, 2022). More details in the weeks to come! On this site I will be sharing news about my campaign and, closer to the election, availability of lawn signs and other materials. A number of supporters have offered to assist - [Controlling Residential Growth](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/17/controlling-residential-growth/) - Image: Town of Paris circa 1990, by bbjenkins This the first in Steve's series of posts about his Priorities. People who have lived here for decades and people who just moved here have one distinct thing in common: they all tell me they are frustrated with the rapid growth of our Town. My response is - [Some Ideas for Housing Options](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/18/some-ideas-for-housing-options/) - The original version of this article was posted to Steve's Facebook page March 3, 2019 Note: The Creation of Modest Housing Options is one of Steve's Priorities for the upcoming (October 24, 2022) election Some food for thought: We had a chance to visit friends at a retirement community in Florida in 2019. This was - [Creation of Modest Housing Solutions](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/19/creation-of-modest-housing-solutions/) - This is the second in Steve's series of posts about his Priorities. This one is tricky. I have seen first hand that people do not want multi-story apartment buildings in their backyard. At the same time, our community needs a broader variety of more modest housing solutions, including rental dwellings. One of the most efficient - [Expansion of Arts and Culture](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/21/expansion-of-arts-and-culture/) - This is the fifth post in Steve's series about his Priorities. Enriching the lives of our residents through Arts and Culture is another important way to help retain the charm and vitality of our community. Life is about more than working and sleeping, and one of the ways to bring joy and social health to our - [Safe Streets Program: What impact is it having?](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/22/trucks-excess-speed-noisemakers/) - Safe Streets Program: What impact is it having? - County of Brant # - [Request a Sign](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/05/11/request-a-lawn-sign/) - You can show your support for Steve in a number of ways. One way is to display a Vote Howes sign on your lawn. Closer to the election date (which is October 24, 2022 by the way) we will be putting up lawn signs. We are making it as simple as possible for you to - [How much does it cost to run the County of Brant?](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/05/12/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-the-county-of-brant/) - I hope to help inform people about the various functions of running a Municipality (where our drinking water comes from, what happens when you flush your toilet, possible approaches to Affordable Housing etc). This post takes a broad view of the finances involved in running the County of Brant. Some people are curious about where - [What happens when you flush your toilet?](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/05/12/what-happens-when-you-flush-your-toilet/) - Lets talk about Poop! Or, more importantly, what happens after you flush your toilet in Paris.This is a subject where I have always had a lot of questions, back in October 2019, myself and all of the other Councillors for Paris took the opportunity to participate in public tours of our Paris Wastewater Treatment Facility. - [Little Paris Bread Co](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/05/13/little-paris-bread-co/) - This is one of my own sketches, to accompany one of my favourite local Good News stories. Once in a rare while, we get to see someone pursue their dreams and this one is exceptional. April Lee had a lifelong dream to operate a bakery and last year she started small, in a basement under - [Future Home of the County of Brant Library in Paris](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/05/13/future-home-the-of-county-of-brant-library-in-paris/) - The sketch above shows the future home of our new Paris Library! I'll think of this sketch as the “Before” picture! The “Upper Town” as some remember this area being called, is going to be a great location for our new Library! Several years ago Linda Schuyler, creator of Degrassi, graciously donated $1 Million dollars - [My Firefighter Experience](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/05/13/firefighter-experience/) - As a member of council I was invited participate in a firefighter experience in April 2022 in order to understand the dynamics of fire and what it takes to fight them. This was definitely a memorable experience! Remember to pull over to yield when you see a flashing green light approaching! Photo credit: Mitchell Brown - [Thoughts on Being a Councillor](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/06/11/thoughts-on-being-a-councillor/) - Over the last 3 years, I have had many people ask me: “How do you like being on Council?” The short answer is always the same: I love it (…and some days are more challenging than others)! For those who are interested, I wrote a more detailed story about what it's like being a Councillor, - [Paris Painted Rocks](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/05/13/paris-painted-rocks/) - I’m a big fan of Paris Painted Rocks and the talent and spirit of kindness behind them. Here is a story that dates back to when I started my new role as Ward 2 Councillor at the County of Brant, a very special Paris Painted Rocks story: When I first began my campaign for local office, - [Good Roads Conference, Toronto - April 2022](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/06/11/good-roads-conference-april-2022/) - Representing the County of Brant at the Good Roads Conference in Toronto this week and today at noon, we had an appointment to meet with the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation to discuss much needed Provincial funding to help make a 403/Bishopsgate Rd exchange a reality. This project is important to help move people - [$12.5 Million Affordable Housing Project slated for Paris in the News](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/06/11/12-5-million-affordable-housing-project-slated-for-paris-expositor/) - There is a good news story about our next Affordable Housing project in the Paris Independent by Casandra Turnbull. This is a complex endeavour and the story explains it very well. Our community needs LOTS of new housing that is Affordable/Attainable. As I said to the reporter: we need many more of these throughout the - [Impressive Stats for County of Brant Public Library](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/06/11/library-stats/) - One of the great joys of being on Council is the opportunity to learn more about our County of Brant Public Library. The team of people who deliver Library Services to our community always do a great job, however their efforts during a pandemic were truly outstanding. Council will be receiving a 2021 year end - [ARUs: An Exciting New Approach to Housing in Ward 2](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/06/11/arus-an-exciting-new-approach-to-housing-in-ward-2/) - Ward 2, Paris, is now the home of the County of Brant’s latest ARU (Additional Residential Unit). This lovely dwelling in the rear yard of Avery Moore Kloss and Jason Kloss, is the culmination of an original desire to help increase modest dwelling availability in Paris and several months of navigating the municipal process, and - [Barker's Bush: An update about this Local Gem](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/07/17/barkers-bush-an-update-about-this-local-gem/) - This weekend’s Council “homework” reading is about 400 pages and includes an important final Comprehensive Trails Master Plan report recommendation for Barker’s Bush. For the many people who love Barker’s Bush, it is worth having a look at the details within this 100 page plan (https://pub-brant.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=52255) . I’m still reading it but the gist seems - [Support for Steve from Afar](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/07/17/support-for-steve-from-afar/) - Kudos to our nephew Ethan Aitchison, who just got back from a University level science research expedition in Honduras! This young man is going places (and has now BEEN places) and he also made me smile by launching the International branch of my political campaign! Well done, Ethan! - [WCCD Platinum Designation: Recognition for County of Brant Staff](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/07/27/platinum-designation-recognition-for-county-of-brant-staff/) - Originally posted to Facebook July 27, 2022 At the July 26, 2022 Council meeting, Mayor David Bailey (on behalf of the County) received a Platinum Certification from the World Council on City Data. Platinum is the highest possible score and this is the third year in a row that we have hit this level. The - [Unique Way to Celebrate Our Local Heritage](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/18/unique-way-to-celebrate-our-local-heritage/) - This was originally posted to Steve's Facebook page February 18, 2021 It’s Heritage Week in Ontario and I’m celebrating and staying warm in my vintage Penmans socks, that were made right here in Paris, over 50 years ago! While our Town now has million dollar homes and visitors who take selfies by the rivers, it - [Where does our Water come from?](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/18/where-does-our-water-come-from-2/) - This was originally posted to Steve's Facebook page May 25, 2020. Why does Paris water taste so good? I have always been curious about why the water in Paris tastes so great, where it comes from, and about the functionality of the giant water towers near the north end and south-east corner of town. Once - [County of Brant Development Charges](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/18/development-charges-2/) - This was originally posted to Steve's Facebook Page April 6, 2022. The information presented was accurate as of that date, however changes may have occurred since then. I often hear questions about how the County pays for services, especially those related to growth: Does Growth indeed pay for Growth? The answer is found under the - [Just Say No](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/19/just-say-no/) - This was originally posted to Steve's Facebook page January 6, 2022. Here is an example of “sometimes you just have to say no”. This application made a lot of sense on paper, seemed to fall “within the requirements” of the commercial designation for the property. However, if you are familiar with the intersection of Paris - [Old Town Hall Throwback](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/19/old-town-hall-throwback/) - This is a combination of two posts from Steve Howes on Facebook posted December 9, 2021 and December 9, 2015 Throwback Thursday…FB has reminded me that 6 years ago tonight, I sat in the audience at Council Chambers and watched Degrassi creator Linda Schuyler donate $1 Million to help save the Old Town Hall. In - [A Door Handle with some History](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/20/a-door-handle-with-some-history/) - This was originally posted to Steve's Facebook page August 6, 2021 This is the door handle of one of my favourite stores in beautiful Downtown Paris in the County of Brant. This year, John M Hall’s is celebrating their 130th Anniversary, (and the original Thomas Hall Linen business in that building goes back to at - [County of Brant Firefighters](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/21/firefighters/) - This was originally posted to Steve's Facebook page April 14, 2021 Did you know that the County of Brant has 182 Volunteer Firefighters deployed out of 8 Fire stations? The Mayor and all members of Council met last night (April 13, 2021) at the Policy Development and Strategic Direction Committee to review our new Fire - [Robert Allan Banks at the Legion Branch 29 in Paris](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/22/robert-allan-banks-performs-at-the-legion/) - One of the great musical talents of our Town is Robert Allan Banks. Two years ago (in 2020), during a much needed break from pandemic lockdown, Bobby played a Saturday afternoon gig at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 in Paris and it was absolutely amazing! I am a member and a supporter of this - [Learning from a Heritage Sign in St. Catharines](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/22/st-catharines-history/) - This was originally posted to Steve's Facebook page June 4, 2021 Here is an example (from St Catharines) of Heritage Markers that are being used for self guided walking tours of a community not too far away from us. This idea for signage is something that the County of Brant Heritage Advisory Committee has been - [McCombs Ice Cream Wagon - A Piece of Local History](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/22/ice-cream-wagon/) - This was originally posted to Steve's Facebook page August 20, 2021 Note: The 2022 Paris Fair runs September 1-5. Talk about Throwback Thursday! The last time I was this close to this horse drawn ice cream wagon was 50 years ago, with a quarter in my hand, getting a vanilla cone! Yes, in the “good - [Safe Trade for Internet Purchases](http://www.votehowes.ca/2022/08/22/safe-trade-for-internet-purchases/) - Originally posted to Steve's Facebook page September 29, 2021 Ontario Provincial Police in Brant have created dedicated 'Safe Trade' parking spots for the exchange of goods for internet purchases. You will find the spots marked with the sign (above) in the parking lot at the station located at Rest Acres Road and Bethel Road. 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